Daily Devo
Position is Everything!
By: Kim Garrett
Friday, January 23, 2026
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2
After fourteen years of playing basketball overseas, my son returned to the states to coach professionally. As his mom, I receive preferential seating whenever I'm able to attend one of his games. But I'm in a reserved section, so I'm usually surrounded by visiting coaches and a few scouts who are there to evaluate how the players perform. The atmosphere is charged with energy, and the view from my seat is spectacular. Yet, what I love the most about being the coach's mom is overhearing the play-by-play commentary from the people seated around me. As a result, I get to experience the game through their "more informed" perspective. Therefore, my experience is much different than most of the other spectators.
In the spiritual realm, position is everything! Ephesians 2:6, God says we are seated with Jesus in the heavenly realms. This verse incredibly powerful for Christ followers because it's written in present tense. We may be living on earth, but we also have a reserved seat in Heaven. That is God's promise, so it's our spiritual reality here and now. When we asked Jesus to be our Lord and Savior, we were raised up from spiritual death. Through God's love and grace, we are now seated with Christ! What does that mean? We are spiritually positioned in the presence and power of heaven's authority.
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. Galatians 2:20
When I tell someone, "I live my life in Christ," I'm telling them wherever I go, Jesus is with me. My physical body may be on earth, but my citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20). This heavenly position should shift our view dramatically. If we're following Jesus, we are His ambassadors and we able to operate in heavenly authority (2 Corinthians 5:20).
Thinking positionally should help us view difficult circumstances and challenges of life differently. We walk by faith, not by sight! Our position in heaven helps us overcome temptation and reject any shame, fear, negativity that Satan sends our way. Because we're seated with Christ, we can pray, serve, and live life from a position of victory.
My friend, position is everything! The moment you believed, you received a spiritual seat in heavenly places. Don't let Satan discourage you, claim your seat as one of God's heirs. Keep your eyes fixed on Christ and be sure to enjoy the view from the VIP section!
Read: Romans 8:17; John 17:22-23