So, last Sunday we got to the if part of Colossians 3, and we agree that:
1. we were raised with Christ
2. we should seek those things above
3. we should set our minds on
things above
And 4. that our life is hidden with Christ
Then, we need to follow with the other things that teach the rider (our conscious decision maker) what to do with the thoughts and resulting actions acquainted with those thoughts.
Following these affirmations we can begin to deal with the elephant ie, the subsequent emotions and mindset that has been pivotal in programming our nature. (the old man).
But, we have to remember that this process is going to take cooperation with the trainer (the Holy Spirit), which is a whole new level of un-comfortableness and learning new methods and purpose for our life.
What is the entire mission of the Holy Spirit? John 15:26 The Holy Spirit testifies of Jesus Christ. It’s the sole reason for Him being on the earth. And, as He testifies of Jesus Christ, if we listen, we can begin to retrain our elephant who know mostly or only of our own lives.
Let’s dive in to being led by the Spirit, and finding the path the Lord has laid our for us to walk.
Pastor Brent