DINK AAN GEESTELIKE
DINGE
Laat julle gedagtes beheer word deur die hemelse dinge, nie deur dinge op die aarde nie (Kolossense 3:2).
Die woord “gedagtes” is vertaal uit die Griekse woord ‘froneo’. Dit beteken dat jy jou gedagtes of denke bepaal. Dit is iets wat jou gemoed doen; hoe jou kop werk. Dit kom van twee woorde; een wat beteken “Om intoom te hou”, soos om te sê: “Ek moet hierdie man intoom hou”; dit wil sê, hom onder beheer bring. Die tweede woord beteken: “Om af te baken of te omhein.”
Dus beteken die vermaning om jou gedagtes te beheer om beheer te hê oor en doelbewus jou denke op geestelike dinge in te stel. Onthou, dit waaraan jy dink is dit wat jou optrede sal beheer.
Jy het byvoorbeeld geworstel met sekere gewoontes; gewoontes wat die manier hoe jy die Here dien en leef beïnvloed en jou effektiwiteit en doeltreffendheid verminder. Jy het miskien daaroor gebid en dit lyk of niks verander het nie. Dit gaan nie soseer oor gebed as oor die gebruik van jou gedagtes nie! Jou gemoed is ’n baie kragtige masjien; jy kan dit draai of beheer nes jy wil. Dus moet jy heel eerste doelbewus weier om te dink aan goed wat jy weet nie gesond is nie en jou gedagtes op die Woord fokus.
Oefen om die regte gedagtes te dink deur bewus te raak van jou denke. As enige ongesonde gedagte, om watter rede ook al, na jou toe kom, sê: “Nee,” en fokus jou gedagtes dan op iets uitstekend, die Woord. Moenie verbaas wees as sulke gedagtes weer terugsluip nie; weerstaan dit en herhaal die proses. Jakobus 4:7 sê: “…Weerstaan die duiwel en hy sal van julle af wegvlug.” God weet wat in die Duiwel steek en Hy sê dat ons hom moet teenstaan, dan sal hy vlug; dit moet gebeur!
Leer jou gemoed om ’n liefde vir geestelike dinge te ontwikkel; fokus jou belangstellings op die dinge van God. Woon kerkdienste by. Bestudeer en oordink die Woord. Handhaaf ’n gesonde gebedskedule. Wen siele. Dit is geestelike aktiwiteite waaraan jy moet deelneem om jouself op te lei om oor jou uiterlike mens te “regeer!” Halleluja!
BELYDENIS
Ek fokus doelbewus my gedagtes op die geestelike realiteite van die Woord en stuur myself na hoër vlakke van sukses, welvaart en oorwinning. Deur die krag van die Gees werp ek waardelose en onproduktiewe gedagtes neer en gebruik ek my gemoed reg om die heerlike en oorwinnende lewe waartoe ek in Christus geroep is, te sien. Amen.
VERDERE STUDIE:
Filippense 4:8; Romeine 12:2
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Matthéüs 10:1-23 & Génesis 31-33
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Handelinge 9:1-9 & Ester 7-8
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SET YOUR MIND ON SPIRITUAL THINGS
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth (Colossians 3:2).
Even though “affection” is quite a good and strong rendering in the verse above, the Greek, “phroneo” is a little more practical. It means to set your mind or your thinking; an activity of the mind; how your mind works. It originates from two words; one meaning, “To reign in,” like you say, “I’ve got to reign this fellow in”; that is, to bring him under control. The second word means, “To block in or fence in.”
Thus, the admonition to set your affection on things above means to have control on your mind and consciously set your thinking on spiritual things. Remember that the things you think about are the things that will control your actions.
For example, you may have been wrestling with certain habits; habits that affect the way you serve and live for the Lord; habits that reduce your effectiveness and efficiency. You might have prayed about it, yet, nothing seemed to have changed. It’s not so much about prayer as it’s about the use of your mind! Your mind is a very powerful machine; you can twist or control it any way you choose. So, what you must do is to first, consciously refuse to think on those things you know aren’t wholesome, and deliberately focus your mind on the Word.
Practise exercising your mind through conscious thought. If, for whatever reason, an unwholesome thought comes to you, say, “No,” and then, switch your mind to something excellent; to the Word. Don’t be surprised if such thoughts creep in again; resist it and repeat the process. James 4:7 says “…Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” God knows what’s in the devil, and He tells us if we resist him, he’ll flee; that’s got to be the necessary result!
Exercise your mind to develop a liking for spiritual things; exercise your interests in the things of God. Attend church services. Study and meditate on the Word. Maintain a robust prayer schedule. Win souls. These are spiritual activities to consciously engage in, in training yourself to “reign-in” your outward man! Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
I consciously exercise my mind to focus on the spiritual realities of the Word, and project myself to greater levels of success, prosperity and victory. By the power of the Spirit, I cast off worthless and unproductive thoughts, and use my mind correctly to picture the glorious and victorious life that I have in Christ. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 4:8; Romans 12:2
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 10:1-23 & Genesis 31-33
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 9:1-9 & Esther 7-8
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Amen, ek rig elke gedagte wat ek kry op die Woord en ek stop met my volle bewussyn enige gedagte wat in teenstelling met die Woord en God se perfekte plan en doel vir my lewe is.
Praise the Lord!
I will consciously exercise my mind to focus on the spiritual realities of the Word, and project myself to greater levels of success, prosperity and victory!