Prior to Jesus’ death on
Calvary’s cross, no one had the privilege of Christ dwelling in them. Only
those of us born in this dispensation of time have this blessing of union with
Christ (Colossians 1:25-27).
This is one of God’s mysteries, because it seems impossible for all of us to
have Christ in us at the same time. However, this occurs by God’s Spirit
dwelling within every Born Again Believer as one Body (1
Corinthians 6:17; 1 Corinthians 12:27).
We are no longer two
separate beings. Jesus dwells in us and we dwell in Him. He functions through
us as one entity. We are one spirit with Him (John 17:21). The entire power and majesty of the Godhead
dwells in Christ and He dwells in us (Colossians 2:9). Our carnal humanity
is replaced with His divinity within us, which manifests through the process of
sanctification (Romans 8:9; Galatians 2:20).
Jesus changes our whole life. We fellowship with other
Believers and enjoy Jesus in them (1 John 1:7). We feed on His Word. We depend upon His fullness
in us (Proverbs 30:5).
We tithe of the first fruits of our income to increase the ministry of His
Kingdom on the earth (2
Chronicles 31:5). We praise Him with our whole heart, because He
inhabits our praises (Psalm
22:3). No exercise or ritual can bring us closer to Him than we already
are.
As we stop relying our self and others, and trust in God
instead, we grow in faith with a new perspective on trials (John 3:30). Now, we
experience trials as adventures ending in God’s special miracles, tailored just
for us. There is no need to draw any closer to
the God of the universe, who is sitting on His throne in Heaven, because this
same Christ is eternally connected with each Born Again Believer.
In our union with Christ, we live, move and have our
entire being and identity in Christ, who is our whole life (Acts 17:28; Colossians
3:3-4). He is now the central focus of our choices. We are not
autonomous any more, which also means that we are no longer afraid, insecure,
lonely, unhappy and unfulfilled. We follow God’s plan for our life, and we
exemplify His nature to the world around us (Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Peter 1:4).
Prayer:
Father God, remind us that we are no longer the focus of
our life. We no longer live to amass worldly goods and prestige for our self.
We live only for Your honor and glory. Regardless of our lot in life, we are
forever linked with the almighty power of Your Godhead dwelling within us in
complete fellowship. We are Your children and Your Spirit leads us moment by moment
throughout the day (Romans
8: 14).
Thought for the Day:
We are dwelling in Christ, and He is in perfect union in
us. - John 15:4
