Weather Report From Heaven: Sunny and bright, with an abundance of light and lots of singing and rejoicing.
Scripture- “To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.”- Colossians 1:27
Insight: When fabric is immersed in dye, it is irreversibly changed to take on the new color of the dye. Likewise, when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior, we become a new creation in Christ as 2 Corinthians 5:17 says “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here.” As we continue on our life journey, we grow in our relationship with Christ as we draw closer and closer to Him. We realize that nothing the world offers can ever satisfy, and so our intimacy with Christ deepens.
So, the question we must ask ourselves as we grow in our faith and relationship is, Can others see Christ in us, “the hope of glory,” from Colossians 1:27 above?” In practical terms, what does this even mean? In my life, it means can I be calm amidst a chaotic storm? Can I be respectful even during a verbal onslaught or false allegations? Can I forgive, even when I am the victim of abandonment or abuse? Can I shine a light into the even increasing darkness of a broken world? Can I be content, even when my circumstances may scream discontent? Can I love when others hate? These are just a few examples of how Christ living in us can be revealed to a world who needs to know Him. Because He lives in us, we have been forever changed. There is no going back. Christ in us, the hope of glory!
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