HOW TO OCCUPY
PHILIPPIANS 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.
18 For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even ~weeping,~ that they are enemies of the cross of Christ,
19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, and whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things.
NOTICE HERE: In verse 18 that Paul specifically stated that he was ~weeping~ as he was telling them about those who are enemies of the cross of Christ. Their god is their appetite; I mean that if they have food they will be satisfied, if they get the things of this world they don’t have need of Jesus Christ or what He might offer them. People who only think as far as they can see, feel, hear, taste and smell. Worldliness and not Wordlessness’. If all we can be satisfied with is stuff, then we are most miserable people. No wonder many have fallen away from the Faith in Christ.
ROMANS 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what
The will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
1 CORINTHIANS 2:16 For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct Him? But we have the mind of Christ.
Set yourselves in the prospect of living in One Mind, with One Accord and having the mind of Christ. I know you are wondering right now how do I get the mind of Christ and what am I supposed to do? In and of ourselves we can not attain the Mind of Christ, but through Him and His guidance we can have like mindedness with Jesus Christ. When we read the story of Jesus what do we read occupied His Mind? Was it not the Father in Heaven, was it not the Kingdom of God? How many times did Jesus tell the disciples that He can only do or speak what He receives from the Father? Why even while He was on that cross He did not focus on what was happening to Him or around Him, He focused on the Father and His Kingdom. WOW, how many of us when we are tormented stop to ponder or think on the Father in Heaven and His Kingdom? I imagine if we did it would probably make our lives more better. What do you think?
What is it that OCCUPYS your mind? What do you find yourselves thinking about daily? Could it be your spouse? Your children, your bank account? What holds you down here to the ground, and don’t say ~GRAVITY!~ For some years I too held things here as dear to me, and it was when God spoke directly to me I got the message. There should be NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING here on this plane that would prevent me from taking Him by the hand when He comes to get me; how about you? Now, what is the Mind of Christ? Can I be more specific as to what we should think on? Sure can my Friend. READ ON:
PHILIPPIANS 4:8 FINALLY, BRETHREN, WHATEVER IS TRUE, WHATEVER IS HONORABLE,
WHATEVER IS RIGHT, WHATEVER IS PURE, WHATEVER IS LOVELY,
WHATEVER IS OF GOOD REPUTE, IF THERE IS ANY EXCELLENCE AND
IF ANYTHING WORTHY OF PRAISE, LET YOUR MIND ~DWELL~ ON THESE.
Did you get that subtle message? Let your mind ~DWELL~ on these.
PRAY THIS PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, forgive me for allowing my mind to wander away from your path, and plan.
Help me to seek You and all You would have for me to do. Help me to overcome the things of this
World that would take me away from You. Guide my eyes and thoughts You ward that
I may not struggle anymore. I give You my Praise And my worship, in the Name of Jesus Christ The Son of God. AMEN!!!