What are you thinking about? Right now, as you read this, where is your mind? The greater question may be, "Where is your heart?" Jesus teaches that the heart is where our treasures are, that person, place, or thing on which our affections are set (Matthew 6:21). What are you thinking about? Getting through the work day? Evening or weekend plans? Bills? Finances? Food? Vacation? Summer? Are you thinking about your family, where they are, what they're doing? I know by asking this question I have stepped into a personal space, which is always uncomfortable even if it's with good intentions. What are you thinking about? I ask this question because if we are saved by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, the Word of God should be directing our thoughts. God tells us that his word judges our thoughts (Hebrews 4:12) but what does the Bible direct us to think about? Philippians 4:8 says that we are to think about whatever is honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, or worthy of praise. Surely any number of things could fit into these categories, but only one thing encompasses all of them. Colossians 3:1 tells us to "seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God," and verse 2 tells us to "set [our] minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth." The only possible, single thing that these verses, and indeed the whole of Scripture, could be calling our thoughts to is the glory of God! Christian, today let your thoughts be filled with the glory of God! Let your mouth pour out praise to the glory of God! Let your prayer overflow with thanksgiving for the glory of God! In "whatever you do, do all to the glory of God," (1 Corinthians 10:31). I'll see you Sunday!
Grace & Peace,
John
(You can reach Pastor John at jwhite@thevillagemi.com)