Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” A rapid test (often called a RAT or lateral flow test) is a fast medical diagnostic tool that detects the presence of specific viral proteins in 10 to 20 minutes. Our minds become fixed on whatever we constantly think about. If we are anxious about our health, finance or friendships, then we are still carnally minded. The rapid test of flesh or faith is based on what we are ruminating...

Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” A rapid test (often called a RAT or lateral flow test) is a fast medical diagnostic tool that detects the presence of specific viral proteins in 10 to 20 minutes. We can be at rest in all circumstances and through every challenge when the ‘God of Peace’ and the ‘God of Hope’ is our King and Master. Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said,...

Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” A rapid test (often called a RAT or lateral flow test) is a fast medical diagnostic tool that detects the presence of specific viral proteins in 10 to 20 minutes. The evidence of divine hope is “peace” and “joy”.  “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans...

Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” A rapid test (often called a RAT or lateral flow test) is a fast medical diagnostic tool that detects the presence of specific viral proteins in 10 to 20 minutes. The fruit of patience is to stay calm and not get angry in difficulty or in a long waiting period. The test of patience is proven by perseverance to remain unagitated and serene.  “May the Lord direct your hearts into...

Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” A rapid test (often called a RAT or lateral flow test) is a fast medical diagnostic tool that detects the presence of specific viral proteins in 10 to 20 minutes. If an unexpected news or an unforeseen challenge is a test of trust. If we are pushed into anxiety and desperation, we have failed the test of trust.  “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small”...

Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” A rapid test (often called a RAT or lateral flow test) is a fast medical diagnostic tool that detects the presence of specific viral proteins or antigens from a sample in 10 to 20 minutes. A quick conversation can reveal the condition of the heart. Godless vision fades. When the Lord God is the center of our life, our visions, purpose and goals will be fixated on things above and...

Colossians 3:2-3 “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” A rapid test (often called a RAT or lateral flow test) is a fast medical diagnostic tool that detects the presence of specific viral proteins or antigens from a sample. It usually produces results within 10 to 20 minutes. It is normally used to detect influenza infections or screening illness such as malaria or pregnancy. Within five minutes of a conversation with a person, we can often discern the focus...