Our
reality in life has nothing to do with this world, and everything to do with
Christ (Colossians 2:17). We are risen with Christ, our life is now hidden in
Him and He is our whole life (Colossians 3:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 4:16).
In Christ, we enjoy all of the assets of insight and
understanding, which we need in this life (Colossians 2:3). We are planted and
nurtured in Him (Colossians 2:7). Through Christ in us, we have His character
and nature in us (Colossians 2:9-10; 2 Peter 1:4).
Due
to our union with Christ we give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians
5:18); we have the promise of life, faith, hope, and love (1 Timothy 1:1, 14; 2
Timothy 1:1); and we stand firm in our assurance in Him (1 Timothy 3:13).
As
we gain our identity from our union with Jesus Christ, we can laugh at our
short comings and find our fulfillment in the fact that He abides within us. We
take our focus from our self and keep it on Christ.
Our
identity in Christ leads us to lose interest in this life and in accumulating
wealth and possessions. Instead, we turn our focus on spiritual matters and
furthering God’s Kingdom now and for eternity.
We
spend every waking moment praying for the lost and sharing with our friends,
relatives, associates and neighbors about what Christ does in our life each
day.
Many
will reject us, but some will have spiritual ears to hear what God’s Holy
Spirit is speaking to their heart through us (Mark 4:9). We will have the joy
of watching another sinner, saved by grace, come to completion in Christ
(Colossians 1:10).
Prayer:
Father
God, thank You for making it possible for us to be part of Your family for
eternity. We know that Christ paid a horrendous price as a man on this earth to
make this possible. We give Him all the praise, honor and glory as the Lamb
slain before the formation of the earth (Revelation 13:8).
Remind
us that sharing with the world about Your glorious provision in our life is
such a small price to pay for all that You have given us. Give us the courage
of our convictions to share our faith and Your faithfulness with everyone we
meet.
Thought
for the Day:
In
Christ, our joy overflows. – Philippians 1:26
