So, I have decided to follow Christ. I am saved and will have my reward in heaven. Why then am I still seeking things of this world?
“1If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.” – Colossians 3:1 (ESV)
Paul is writing to the church in Colossae. They are new Christians and are in need of some encouragement and direction. In chapter 3:1-17 we find him writing about the new self, that self coming after and from salvation. Paul writes to give the direction to seek things that are not of this world we live in today. We should be seeking our reward in heaven.
I know that even today I sit here wondering when I will get some acknowledgment, recognition, and appreciation in job. I find that I am currently having to provide my own as those above me seem to be too concerned with being the one with the answers as opposed to providing answers and support for those that need it. And whereas I know that it is my reward in heaven that is the most important, I am still human and want to be treated with some sort of appreciation, and more importantly be acknowledged for the work I am doing.
I have to put all of this world behind me and continue to strive to please and glorify God and seek my reward that comes from Him. I answer ultimately to Him and should be leaning on Him for direction, acknowledgment, recognition, and appreciation. I have to remember that I may not see those instantly and frankly may not see them at all, but I have already experienced the saving grace of God and now I must seek to honor my commitment to Him.
I have to live in this world, but I don’t have to be of this world. My world is in heaven and therefor I have to remember to seek out things of heaven and not the things of this world.
Where are you looking for your acknowledgment, recognition, and appreciation? Are you getting it here in this world and satisfied with that? What if you were to seek the things from above with God and lived accordingly?
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