Opening Prayer: Thank you, Lord Jesus, that the resurrection is not just a future hope, but a current reality. Help us to let go of what is dead and dying, so that we can be alive to the risen life you invite us into.
Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4
Journal: Do you see the resurrection as more of a future hope of a current reality? What does living the risen life with Jesus look like for you right now? What will you need to let go of?
Reflection: Since, then, you have raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2)
Notice that Paul says, “Since you have been raised with Christ,” and not, “Since you will be raised with Christ.” That means resurrection life is a current reality, not just a future hope. Because of the resurrection of Jesus, he now invites us to experience resurrection life with him. We do this by setting our hearts and minds on things above, rather than on earthly things. We do this by focusing on what is alive within and around us, rather than what is dead and dying. We do this by recognizing the Risen Jesus whenever and wherever he appears to us, rather than allowing mood, whim, and circumstance to keep us from being able to see him and embrace him in his risen form. He is the only one who is able to usher us into the life of risen-ness he invites us to. The only question is, will we take him up on it?
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Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to live in risen-ness with you today.
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