FAITH CAPSULE:A captured mind is a trapped mind in the things that are not of God.

Colossians 3:1-17

Jesus said in one of His teaching, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) Seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness is taking a position in walking in line with the word of God. Apostle Paul wrote in Colossians to make us understand that there is a position to be taken by every believer. He emphasized in Colossians 3:1, “If you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God.” The Apostle Paul is saying the same thing that Jesus said while He was alive. How do we seek with effectiveness? Further down in the same chapter 3 of Colossians, Apostle Paul gave a clear understanding to show that the only way to be able to seek with effectiveness is to set our minds on things that are above and not on things that are on the earth. This is an indication that indeed, the battle ground that the enemy wants to capture is our mind. A captured mind is a trapped mind in the things that are not of God. When we begin to effectively set our minds on those things which are above, those things which are on the earth will begin to be offset in our lives and no longer have its way. The idea of setting is to purpose to go. It is also to purposely be fixed against any distraction. A mind that is set will not be found without constant meditation during the day and night. Are you willing to set your mind on things that are above where Christ is? If yes, then there will be a need to “…put to death your members which are on earth such as fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness which is idolatry” (Colossians 3:5). This is not all of your old man that needs to be put off, but anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of our mouth is also included. In the place of putting off of the members that are of this earth (the old man), there will be a putting on of the things that are of God; characteristics that represent He that is above. Apostle Paul called these tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering (Colossians 3:12). Above all of this is love and allowing forgiveness to reign and to rule in the heart and life of every believer of the Word. Be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day and consistency in the place or position that is above with Christ will deliver you from becoming a waste when He comes back again.

Prayer for today: Ask God for the grace to fear Him all the days of your life.