If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Col 3:1

Long gone are the days when people travel to unknown destinations with the idea of permanently settling, never to return to their previous abode. Throughout world history, people have journeyed into unknown territories to settle in new lands. The pilgrims left their countrymen in search for a new life in a new land. They only had heard of the new world and with great desire they fearlessly pursued the new world for a new life. The scripture passage reminds us, and encourages us, as a child of God to “seek those things which are above.” The encouragement is to “seek” the new life “if ye then be risen with Christ.” “If ye then be risen” possess for the new life. The writer also says that “if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature…all things are become new” (2 Cor 5:17). The new life is to possess the eternal hope, the eternal power, and the eternal presence of Almighty God in Christ Jesus. “If ye then be risen” prepare for the new life. Make preparation for your new home and new life in heaven. “Lay up for yourself treasures in heaven” (Mt 6:20). Jesus said on one occasion, “give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven” (Mt 10:21). Consider the needs of others and give them hope. There was a lame man who saw Peter and John and asked for help. Peter looked into his eyes with love and compassion and said, “silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee” (Acts 3:6). Prepare for heaven and share the blessings of your life with others. “If ye then be risen” partake in the new life. Come to God on a regularly and partake in His goodness. Partake in His mercy for the forgiveness of your sin. Partake in His grace, that His will be done in your life. Partake in the Eternal Presence of God and “bless the Most high and praise and honor Him who lives forever” (Dan 4:34). Dear friend, can you imagine what it will be like in heaven? The things of God are eternal, without limitation, and beyond the boundaries of all imagination. A new home and a new life are yours, “if ye then be risen in Christ.” Father thank You for new life in Christ, “the hope of glory” (Col 1:27). In Him, I have eternal hope and praise forevermore. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.