Daily Journal- Raised With Christ (Colossians 3:1a)

Hello friends(and wife Natasha), I send this journal to many people. Some of you are Christians and some are not and some are just not sure where they stand with God. Today's journal is a little different. I have a scripture and a question for you to think about in your own heart. God bless you and have a good day!

SCRIPTURE:
If then you have been raised with Christ... (Colossians 3:1a)

QUESTION:
Have you been raised with Christ? A Christian is someone who has been raised with Christ. In order for someone to be raised, they must first have died. This scripture is talking about being raised to spiritual life. Just as Jesus was put to death and raised by the power of the Holy Spirit, we must also be put to death and raised by the power of the Holy Spirit. And for now this is a spiritual matter. It is called being "born again". The old sinful person must be nailed to the cross so that the Holy Spirit can give new life.

Have you been raised with Christ?

Do you even know what I am talking about? Have you ever read this scripture? How can you tell if someone has been raised with Christ? If someone has been raised with Christ, they will obey Paul's command in the next few verses..

"Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth." (Colossians 3:2)

Where is your mind? Is your mind on the things that are above, or on the things that are on earth? Money, fame, success, power, image, relationships, popularity, knowledge, influence, cars, clothes, respect, these are not the things above! These are the things of the earth that will only lead someone to hell!

Have you been raised with Christ?

Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay the price for the sins you have committed against God. The sins that would land you in hell for eternity, is what Jesus died for. You are offered eternal life as a free gift because God is satisfied with Jesus death on your behalf. Jesus said to REPENT and BELIEVE the gospel. That is turn from your sins and believe the good news that Jesus saves, and that He lives! Don't wait my friend, you can be raised with Christ and have eternal life!
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