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“If then you have been raised with Christ seek the things that are above where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” (Colossians 3:1-2, ESV)

During the winter my husband and I have a habit of binge watching some of our favorite shows. One show that we enjoy is “The Crown.  One thing I’ve noticed about the royal family is that no matter what they’re facing they seldom make decisions based on their feelings.  They always make it from their position of authority based on their bloodline. The role of “the Crown” in their lives. While they shouldn’t be our guidepost for morality; we as Christians could learn something from them.

As a saved, redeemed child of God – we are no longer dead men walking.  It is the blood that Jesus shed on Calvary that allows us to be “adopted” into the royal family in Heaven. It is through His royal blood that we have been raised out of the bondage our sin had us in.  We are (spiritually speaking) seated with Him in Heaven (Ephesians 2:6).

As Christians, we have been given a crown (Rev. 3:11) that we are warned to not let anyone take away from us.   Ironically, it is usually our own thinking that puts us in jeopardy.  We often fail to remember the authority we have in Christ.

Paul was reminding the church that they were royalty. He was urging them to think like the child of a King.

Their local town had once been a popular area of trade with a booming economy. But a new trade route diverted business from Colossae.  Colossae went from a vibrant city to a mediocre market town in a short amount of time. Which meant people were most likely struggling financially.

Then, in A.D 61 it was decimated by an earthquake.  Laodicea was eventually able to rebuild but Colossae never did.  Leaving it a village of ruins eking out an existence.

It’s easy to think righteously when the bills are paid and there’s plenty of food on the table.  But when the economy tanks as theirs did and good paying jobs are difficult to find – it can be hard to see anything but the problems right in front of you.

Instead of making decisions based on the feelings of our circumstances, we should remember the crown we have in heaven through Jesus.  Jesus hears our prayers. He’s seated next to God, and He owns it all. Our needs will be provided.  David also reminds us of this truth in Psalm 37:25 “I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.”

“Father help us to remember today that You have overcome everything on this earth.  Help us to make our decisions based on the position of royalty that Your precious blood has placed us in.

For His Glory

Laura Holmes  (www.ephraiministries.org)
TRBC Women’s Life