How do you react to bad news? How do you respond to others who come to you with bad news ? If we are holding onto this life ,clinging to our worldly possessions , to "our" things or status , then how we react will be typically measured by our affections. Our love or grasping on this life will make us angry at bad news and useless to give hope to those who have encountered bad news.
You have heard it said that if you are too heavenly minded ,you are no earthly good. But I don't think that is true at all. If you read through history , those who have made the greatest differences on earth , are the ones who were deep in heavenly minded things. They sought the things of God first. But the Christian life is not to be lived by removing ourselves from the world , but by entering into it and serving our fellow brothers and sisters, our friends ,our neighbors .
What happens when we fix our eyes on Jesus first ? We let go of the hold this world has on us , therefore our lives should reflect that fact. This is only our temporary home. We are pilgrims , looking to our heavenly home which is where our true resident lies. So when troubling news comes , we know that these trials and affliction are but for a short time. Even when facing death , we know our lives are hidden in Christ. Through the risen Lord , we have hope beyond this life . That should energize us to fear no man ,nor anything. If the watching world sees this and how we react , friends and family that are not believers ,will see something different.
So when a friend comes to you seeking comfort or a neighbor , you will reflect the hope and life that Jesus Christ has given you through the Holy Spirit . You answers will reflect that hope , that truth and that love that lives within you. It is indeed a supernatural love, a peace . So look heaven ward and fix your gaze away from this earth and then you will realize you will be even more earthly good to all who need to hear the hope of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Verse Of The Day : [3:1] 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(Colossians 3:1-3 ESV)
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I needed the gentle reminder for when I talk to my friend, tomorrow. She isn't dying, dear readers, but she's facing enormous challenges. If you're praying folk, she's just faced a job loss and an elderly Mom to take care of. Please keep her on your list. Thanks again, Hon'. Love you, Mrs Reg
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