Seek Things Above

Text:Col 3:1 -2
MORE LESSONS:I Jn 2:15-17
Bible Reading in one Year: 2 Chronicles 26-29

If you are a new creature in Christ, the evidence that must show is your affections, desires and priorities in life. Many claim they are citizens of Heaven but all their interests, pursuits and conversations are of the earth. The latest fashion, technology, news and physical things are the pursuit of many who claim to be seated in heavenly places with Christ. However, the Scripture makes us to understand that the evidence that a man is seated in heavenly places with Christ is that his affections will be on things above and not on earthly things, Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also: Matt 6:19-21.

As a citizen of Heaven your investments, thoughts and pursuits should centre on God's Kingdom. One of the best ways to know where a person's heart lies is to check where he puts his money and time. Do you put your resources into the Kingdom of God or into things of this world that will pass away? The way you live also shows what you are seeking. A man seeking athletic medals doesn't eat and live like everyone else. The kinds of exercise, discipline and diet he adopts always show that he is seeking something.

As a seeker of God, all the deeds of the old man that do not glorify God in your life are to be put off and the works of the flesh are to be killed (Gal 5:19-21). You should be clothed with the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5: 22-23) and follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Heb 12:14.

Seeking God and laying all your treasures above will not lead to being of no good on earth, rather it is the secret to supernatural impact and greatness on earth. Every seeker of things above and propagator of the Kingdom is always a shining star in his generation because Scripture has promised, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you: Matt 6:33. The path to a glorious destiny and effortlessly getting all the things that men strive for is seeking first the Kingdom and the things above.

Prayer/Action
* Ask God for grace to make Heaven a priority.
* Pray that everything that competes with the will of God in your life will lose their hold now.
* Ask for a life that is ever ready for the coming of the Lord.
* Pray that no worldly pleasure will rule your life.

BENEDICTION: Say it to yourself after every prayer:

Jehovah is the Alpha and Omega of my year,
I shall not fear, He beautifies my days with grace and glory,
I shall not lack.

The Lord of Hosts is the strength of my life,
He shall not leave me nor forsake me, He shall deliver me from all evil
Even when men are being cast down, yet shall I arise and say.

2014 is my season of His GLORY, the Spirit of the
Lord shall perform these
Now and forever more

Amen! Amen!! Amen!!!

New season,
Glory time