Christ in You the Hope of Glory

 Scripture:

“God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ ‭NET‬‬

Observation:

Paul is writing to the Colossians here and tells them about the incredible mystery of the Gentiles, which is Christ in us, the hope of glory. We, as Gentiles, have been given access to God through Christ Jesus. We have been grafted in as adopted by the Father. Now, by faith, Christ lives in us. Literally, the hope of glory lives in us now.

Application:

If Christ lives in me, then my life should resemble the life of Christ. I should be doing the things He did while He walked the earth. This idea is a great mystery and full of glorious riches. We have access to God, not through obligations, rules, and ceremonies, but because of the precision blood of Jesus. If Christ is in me, I don’t want to do anything to cause Him shame or reproach. I want to live a life worth Him dying for.

Prayer:

Lord God, thank You for adopting me into Your family. Thank You for the great mystery You have given to the Gentiles. Help me to live a life that reflects what Jesus died to give us. Teach me to walk in Your ways and to finish the work of Christ. Let my life be an offering to You each and every day. Help me to live effectively and build Your kingdom with every breath. I am Yours!

Forever,

Jeff