Seek Those Things Which Are Above

MARCH 13

Seek those things which are above.

Colossians 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ,

seek those things which are above, where

Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

And what are the things which are above?

Holiness-- or conformity to Jesus and entire devotedness to His service.

Happiness-- flowing from the manifestation of Jehovah‘s glory, the presence of Jesus, and the soul’s delight in His will.

Unity-- saints above realize close, intimate, and indestructible union to the Father, Son and Spirit; they enjoy sweet and constant union with each other, and the holy angels, they have unity of design, work and enjoyment.

Seek those things which descend from above;

as faith-- which believes, trust and prefers God’s word;

love-- which has God for its author, Christ for its principal object; and spiritual things for its chosen subjects;

fellowship-- with the Father, Son, and Spirit, and all spiritual persons and subjects.

In a word, all spiritual gifts, graces and operations.

Seek them earnestly, principally, and constantly.

Think much and often upon them.

Highly value and esteem them. Constantly prefer them to earthly things.

Labour to possess and enjoy them. God giveth liberally, and upbraideth not.

Your God bids you “REJOICE.”

Rise, my soul, and stretch my wings,

Thy better portion trace;

Rise from transitory things,

Towards heaven, thy native place.

James Smith