“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2
The widespread use of submarines in war began in World War I. They were primarily used for laying mines. The submarine mission has expanded greatly and along with anti-shipping and anti-submarines missions, the submarine can be used in support of Special Forces operations and reconnaissance work. Many world navies utilize the submarine, primarily as a deterrent element in their territorial waters. Today there are more than 500 submarines in the world.
Batteries powered early conventional submarines, and to recharge those batteries requires a diesel engine, which needs oxygen. This means that conventional submarines had to remain at periscope depth from the surface.
Now, conventional submarines are made to travel under the water, but every submarine is equipped with a periscope by which it seeks those things that are above. It travels in the water, but the well being of those in it depends on knowledge of what is above. In a similar way, our lives need to look above for our own well being.
When we set our minds on Jesus, we find our true purpose in life. Today in prayer, set your mind on Jesus in all that you do.
“To become Christ-like is the only thing in the whole world worth caring for, the thing before which every ambition of man is folly and all lower achievement vain.” – Henry Drummond
God’s Word: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrew 12:1-2
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