Our comprehension of who we are in Christ
influences our thoughts, words and actions. If we have little knowledge of our
identity in Christ, we will rely more on our human identity to describe who we
are: our personality, occupation, family status, achievements, interests and
church ministry.
When we recognize who we are in Christ,
however, we gain a whole new perspective on our worth and our place in this
world (Colossians
3:3-4). We have the power, love and mental stability
of God’s Spirit (2
Tim 1:7); we are sanctified, and blameless from false
accusations (Colossians
1:22; Hebrews 2:11); we are living stones in Christ’s
spiritual house (1
Peter 2:5).
We are God’s beloved children, holy and
acceptable to Him, chosen because of what Jesus did for us (Colossians 3:4, 12; 1
Thessalonians 1:4). Jesus brings us out of the darkness of
sin and into His glorious light of righteous living (1 Thessalonians 5:5).
Christ in us expresses Himself through our life (Colossians 3:3-4).
We partake in His heavenly calling for our life (Ephesians 2:19; Hebrews 3:1).
Christ lives in us and we no longer need to
strive in this world, because we are dead to it and its temptations (Colossians 1:27, 2:11,
3:3-4). God’s Spirit deepens our roots in Christ, so
we can flourish in our relationship with Him (Colossians 2:7).
Christ in us completes us and is our whole life (Colossians 1:1-4, 2:10-13).
Prayer:
Father God, As Your own private possession, we daily thrive in Your presence (1 Peter 2:9-10). We come boldly before Your throne in any time of need (Hebrews 4:16). We are aliens and strangers in this world, which is our temporary dwelling place, because we are actually a chosen race, a royal priesthood and Your holy nation. Your give us the divine nature of Christ, through which we live each moment of our life on this earth (Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:11; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 4:10; 1 John 3:1-2).
Father God, As Your own private possession, we daily thrive in Your presence (1 Peter 2:9-10). We come boldly before Your throne in any time of need (Hebrews 4:16). We are aliens and strangers in this world, which is our temporary dwelling place, because we are actually a chosen race, a royal priesthood and Your holy nation. Your give us the divine nature of Christ, through which we live each moment of our life on this earth (Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:11; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 4:10; 1 John 3:1-2).
Thought for the Day:
God saves us and sets us apart as His church
and bride, because He loves us.
- 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5; Ephesians 5:25; 1
John 4:10
