Let Christ stand Up In You
To whom God would make known what is the riches of the
glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you,
the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27).
The real essence of Christianity is Christ in you,
manifesting and expressing Himself in, and
through, you. The Christian is one who expresses,
exudes, and demonstrates the life, nature, character,
and righteousness of Christ. Thus, in appraising your
spiritual growth, one of the things you check is how
much your life depicts the righteousness or character
of Christ.
For example, in times of provocations, when
you’re offended, who stands up in you? You ought
to let Christ stand up in you. Remember, as a new
creation in Christ, you don’t have two natures; you
have only one: the Christ-nature. Your recreated
human spirit is made in the image and likeness of
Christ. Therefore, in all that you do, and at all times,
refuse to yield to the flesh; rather, respond from your
Christ-nature, with the fruit of the recreated spirit.
When you talk, let Christ be heard. Let His love
emit and effuse from your words and actions. Let His
wisdom and righteousness overwhelm the hearts of
your hearers as you speak only gracious and lifting
words; let Him talk through you. Let Him see through
your eyes. Let Him work with your hands.
Violent people allow the beast to take over their
lives. Never let the devil show up in you. Be like Jesus
who said, “...for the prince of this world cometh,
and hath nothing in me” (John 14:30). Remember:
Satan has nothing in you; but Christ in you, the hope
of glory.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for blessing me and filling me with your love,
righteousness, and indeed, with Yourself. I’m gentle, patient,
peaceful, loving, and kind. Your wisdom, grace, and glory are
seen and heard in me. I express your beauty and love always.
Christ is in me, and as He is, so am I in this world, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Further study:
Proverbs 25:28 GNB; Galatians 3:27; ephesians 4:22-24
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 3:13-35
Leviticus 13-14
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 15:21-28
Genesis 49