AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE: EMBRACING TIMELESSNESS THROUGH COLOSSIANS 3:1–17 ®™√ INN Nigeria ©

Reflecting on the inexorable nature of time, Evans O. Gibson delves into the discomfort and unpredictability that this reality brings.

Drawing inspiration from Colossians 3:1–17, Gibson suggests that the elusive fit of time on our lives stems from a deeper truth: we were not created to be confined by its constraints; our hearts yearn for more.

The scripture encourages believers to shift their focus from earthly matters to the eternal, echoing Jesus’ promise of eternal life to His disciples and followers.

Noteworthy instances, such as the conversations with Nicodemus and the assurances to the Corinthians and Philippians, emphasize the significance of an eternal perspective.

In the Colossian context, the Apostle Paul directs the church to anchor their hearts and minds on the “things above.”

This shift in focus, rooted in the past, present, and future work of Christ, is portrayed as transformative. It prompts believers to relinquish sinful tendencies, embrace a life of compassion and humility, and embody forgiveness and love.

Gibson challenges readers to reflect on their relationship with time and invites them to cultivate a more eternal perspective in their day-to-day lives.

The emphasis is on aligning personal visions with the eternal, fostering a connection with the divine that transcends the temporal.

As we ponder the profound teachings of Colossians 3:1–17, the call is clear: to live a life woven with an eternal thread.

Gibson’s message resonates as an invitation to embrace time not as a confining force but as a journey toward the everlasting, guided by compassion, humility, forgiveness, and love.

The prayerful call to God at the end reinforces the quest for an eternal perspective, seeking divine guidance in aligning hearts, desires, and thoughts with the transcendent “things above.”