DAD'S DAILY BREAD

Sermon notes Pastor John Walker

3 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Col 3:1–4

What do we desire? How do we think? Heaven is the full experience of God’s goodness! Heaven= a gift of God’s grace given to us because of Jesus! Through Jesus we are citizens of Heaven who should live like it here and now! Phil 3:20 That truth should impact everything!

Remember that Jesus makes us totally new! vs.1-3 Completely different, spiritually dead became new thru His life death and resurrection! Our sins are eternally forgiven! Our relationship is right because of Him! Christ gives us a new mind, new heart, new thinking, a completely new creation! 1 Cor 5:17 Our allegiance is now in heaven so live like it!

Remember that we are to desire and think heavenly things! vs.1,2 Our desires expose our thinking and beliefs. What direction is my compass needle pointing? Is Jesus honored as King and Lord of your country? Who is the Lord of your life? My allegiance and desires should be marked by peace and aligned with where I’m from! I am from Heaven! My allegiance is to Jesus Christ! My job is to bring the ways of heaven into my home! If you will sin to get it then it should be removed from your life! Remember that it is God who answered our needs! He is always present! The greatest thing about heaven is we will be near the Lord. 1 Cor 4

Is there a piece of my life that is un-heavenly? Not under the Lord’s lordship? Go before the Lord and ask for help! Get active and immerse yourself in God’s Word! Changing your desires takes practice. Let the frustrations of your failures push you closer to Him!

Remember that our future is totally secure! vs. 3-4 We are hidden by Christ! Secured by His Word and His promises! This truth should change all our actions and all our desires! Thankfulness and love that just drives us closer and closer to Christ! It changes our affection towards other believers as well! We have a new home so live like it now!!

APPLICATION:

Keep Gods word always on my mind! Believe all these truths by faith and serve the Lord in my mind all day! My citizenship is in heaven so I want to live like it today! Stay humble! Thank you Lord for all these truths! So unbelievable! I am so thankful!!!

IN HIS NAME!