Eclipsed

“We have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16 NIV)

An eclipse happens when a moon or planet gets in the way of the sun’s light. During a solar eclipse, the moon gets in between the earth and the sun, casting a shadow over parts of the earth. The sun gets covered up. Darkness replaces light. Eclipses only happen when the sun, moon, and earth are aligned in a straight configuration. Astronomers call this a syzygy--which means conjoined or yoked together.

When our thoughts take precedence--when our mind gets in the way of the Son’s light--the result is darkness. When God’s Spirit and our spirit are conjoined, and we allow the mind of Christ to take over, light streams through. We can see things from a supernatural perspective. Our capacity for spiritual wisdom increases. Imitating Christ becomes a priority. God’s purpose eclipses our own agenda.

“May the mind of Christ, my Savior,

Live in me from day to day,

By His love and power controlling

All I do and say.”

(Hymn by Kate B. Wilkinson)