THE NARROW PATH TO RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD - DAY 98

by Rev. Robert John Cericola, Carroll, OH - EUA

Meditation 98

Meditate on These Things

Philippians 4:8 (AMP) For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].

Paul in Philippians 4:6-7, revealed, his down-to-earth instructions on living in the peace of God; First do not get anxious about anything, second, in every circumstance pray definite requests and third, with thanksgiving make your wants known to God.  Continuing on in vs 8, Paul sets forth another down-to-earth instruction this time concerning our thought life.

In the affairs of everyday life, the mind is confronted with thoughts about a multitude of ideas, issues, and events. To stay in the peace of God, Paul advocates fixing the mind on whatever is just, honorable, pure, lovely, winsome, gracious, kind, and loveable. The written Word of God has all of these qualities and is the very words of life.

Proverbs 4:23 (NKJV) states “Keep your heart with all diligence, for, out of it spring the issues of life.”  Heart, in this scripture is not the blood pumping muscle, but the inner soul of man which includes the mind, the will, and the emotions. The battle to control the mind rages between the flesh, the devil, and Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is vitally important to fix our mind on the Words of God rather than the cares and issues of this life.

Ending Thoughts

As you journey on the Narrow Path that leads to Relationship with God, fix you mind (think about) on whatever is just, honorable, pure, lovely, winsome, gracious, kind, and loveable. In other words, fix you mind on Christ.