Christ in You the mystery unveiled! Praise God for the hope of glory
Christ In You The Hope Renewed
Colossians 1:27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
What is this awesome mystery that God willed to make known among the Gentiles? What powerful words to meditate upon! God has willed it to be so; Christ in you, the hope of glory! What if we can get this beyond religious talk and allow it to be the revelation of truth that causes us to walk in victory? Christ in me the hope of glory! Oh that the church would begin to mutter and meditate upon this truth “Christ in me the hope of glory”.
Glory is to make manifest or show off a truth. When we say “glory to God” we are asking that God will be made manifested and shown off among us. When we say Christ in me the hope of glory, we are saying hope is springing eternal because Christ has made his dwelling place inside of us. Jesus told it to the woman at the well, bringing forth a mystery held from the beginning of the ages.
John 4:13 Jesus answered and said to her, "Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, 14 "but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life."
Jesus gives an invitation of intimacy come and drink; no thirsting again. Jesus' offer is from the fountain of life which brings everlasting life. It is the truth of “Christ in you the hope of glory”! The enemy of our soul would have us put our mind upon the temporal and not the eternal. If he can keep our sight limited to the temporal he can keep us walking in defeat. If we refuse the temptation to keep our eyes on the temporal we can walk in the eternal hope Christ provides.
Galatians 1:11 But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is not from man nor from the traditions of man. Paul declared the gospel he preached came by 1st hand revelation. The truth of the matter is God wants us to walk by 1st hand revelation of Jesus Christ. Intimacy with God can not be derived from someone else having a strong relationship with God. Many have little or no expectation of God because they have no 1st hand revelation of Him. Yet it is God’s desire for you to know you have access into His presence.
Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
We have access into God’s divine influence; we stand and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
John 1:18 No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.
Jesus has declare the goodness of God the Father from the position of being in the bosom of the Father. We are being drawn into intimacy with God. Christ in you the hope of Glory. You may ask, “how do you know God wants me to have 1st hand revelation knowledge of Him?” Glad you ask!
Ephesians 1:17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,
It is a prayer that Paul prayed for the church. That a spirit of wisdom and revelation would come upon the saints so that they would know the Father better! God wants you to know Him!
1 John 2:12 I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. 13 I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little children, Because you have known the Father. 14 I have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one.
Getting to know God is progressive. To move from being children to young men to fathers is growing in understanding in the Word of God and the will of God. When you mature to the point that the word of God abides in you and you in God; your testimony will be that you have overcome the wicked one! It always strikes me in this passage that the children continually need reminded that their sins are forgiven. Those who have grown up no longer need that reminder because there is an abiding of the word of God within; there is victory over the wicked one.
Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
This is a very familiar passage to many Christians, yet I want to clue in on the one line … and learn from Me… It shows the heart and desire of God. Jesus wants to teach you from His heart to yours! This takes a intimacy of surrender and trust. Jesus is willing to trade you your sorrow for His joy, your pain for His comfort. This is not through some great emotional exchange. Jesus revealed the secret “take My yoke upon you and learn from Me." Jesus is the ultimate teacher if we will but surrender. Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God! It is God’s will for your heart to be established by the word of His grace.
Luke 10:38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me." 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 "But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."
Martha and Mary were two good friends of Jesus. Jesus was at their home at the invitation of Martha. The Master come into her home and He begins to teach but Martha was distracted with much serving. Mary found a seat at the feet of Jesus hearing His word. It is awesome you have invited the Master in; however don’t get distracted! One thing is needed; sit at the feet of Jesus and hear His word. If you will take the time to sit in His presence, Jesus will show up and give you 1st hand revelation knowledge.
Jeremiah 33:3 'Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.'
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.
God's word is so clear, He will reward those who diligently seek Him. How hungry are you?
Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.
The great mystery of the church unveiled! Jesus Christ lives in me! It is a faith filled life we now live. God has made us new creation in Christ Jesus. What an awesome Savior.
Colossians 3:1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
What a marvelous work God has done. Those who have put their faith in Jesus have been raised with Him! It gives every believer a new priority to seek those things which are above. It separates true conversion with false ones. Those who do not seek the things of God have not been born from above. Christ in you the hope of glory. Our life is hidden in Christ.
Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
The greater the revelation of Jesus Christ in us the greater the expectation level we have. The promise is He will do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. Living for God and walking in victory is not elusive it is reality, when found in true surrender. Jesus said abundant life and His promises are yes and amen. May we gain greater revelation than ever before “Christ in me the hope of glory”
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy; meditate on these things.
The mystery unveiled can become alive in us by us setting the atmosphere. What you meditate on makes all the difference. The enemy of your soul would love for you to meditate on your lack, your loss, your need. God calls you to meditate on the true, the noble, the just, the pure, the lovely , the good report, the virtue and praise worthy things. Simple obedience puts an end to the elusiveness of victory; set the atmosphere with praise and thanksgiving.
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