Acts 17:24 "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands.
Paul is directing the attention of his listeners toward one central truth, through all the clutter and chatter, distractions, fables and fallacies Paul points to the true and living God. In this same way if we are able to maintain our single focus on God and our part in His plan for the world then we will be able to clearly reveal Him to those within our circle of influence. Here in 1 Corinthians Paul reveals the secret of his passion...
1Cor. 2:2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
This single mindedness served Paul and it will serve us as well. Even more so in this modern age with all the many ways that our attention can be misdirected we have an obligation to deliberately and intentionally discipline our focus heavenward. Paul said it this way.
Colossians 3:1-3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.
APPLICATION
Today I intend to intentionally commit to keep my mind heavenward, therefore I will memorize these verses from Colossians.
Welcome
One of the most effective ways to allow the Word of God to affect your life is to study it inductively. That is what this blog is all about. Typically one verse per day will be mined for insight and then followed up with how I plan to implement that insight practically. My prayer is that in some way you find this useful in your journey and that it may impact you positively. -G
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