Dear family and friends,

"If then you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

~ And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. 

~ For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.

~ When Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in [the splendor of His] glory." Colossians 3:1-4.

These scriptures have come up again and again like signposts on a narrow road. The rest stops are provided by Holy Spirit. There is a well there that is cool and fresh; able to quench your thirst in the deepest parts of your soul. 

While holding the hand of the Lord I am comforted and assured of His great Love and Faithfulness. Behind every tree, every boulder, there shouts enticing words to lead me off the path and out from under the protection of the Shepherd. Yet, He will lead me, if I choose.

That must be the simplest way for me to understand. I wake each morning with a choice to follow Jesus, knowing He is my Life. I find His mercies are real and new every morning. His faithfulness as He has worked in the past helps me see He never fails. It just isn't in His nature to fail. 

So, I choose today to set my mind on things that lead me ever onward to higher things in Christ. This is where my real life is. Hidden with Christ Jesus, my Lord.

He will return just as He said. Then, I will appear with Him in His glory! Praise the Lord!

So, as you read the complete chapter of Colossians don't quit there! In fact, go to the beginning and read the whole book! It is full of ways to remain in Him. This tells us about home, how to behave in the work place, how to live wisely with the unsaved. 

If you want blessings to abound in your life today, stay in God's Word. His Love Letter is without shame, full of compassion and tender when you are hurting. Let your heart be braced (comforted, cheered, and encouraged) as you continue to Remain. 

Be set free from your sins! Coming to Jesus with a repentant heart, surrender your life to Him. He cancelled and blotted out, wiped away the handwriting on that note. He set aside and cleared it completely by nailing it to His cross. Then God disarmed the powers that ranged against us and triumphed over them in Him and in the cross. Do you see? Are you hearing?

Easter is coming. Based on not on presents, new clothes, a show of foods, or even the master directed program to bring us to worship. Come as you are and worship the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Son of God and will ever Remain so! 

Do you want to Remain in His Love today? Believe...trust in, cling to, rely on, adhere to Him. God bless you and remember, "He Is Risen Indeed!" In the matchless name of Jesus, Remain in Him. Amen.

Abundance is....constantly abiding