God has chosen you to reveal among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. We preach it, admonish and teach everyone with all wisdom, so that we can make everyone perfect in Christ.
-Colossians 1:27-28
Thoughts on today’s verse…
Christ lives in us and wants to transform us into people who will live, love, and serve like Him (Luke 6:40). Jesus lives in us because the glorious transformational work of the Holy Spirit continues in us (2 Corinthians 3:18). This will continue in us until we see the Lord face to face in glory and become completely like Him (1 John 3:1-3). Until we go home to be with Him, He promises to live in us through His Spirit, showing Himself to us and making His home with us (John 14:15-23). Wherever we go and whatever we do, we can trust that He will never leave us or forsake us (Romans 8:32-39). Jesus’ goal for us in this life is for the Holy Spirit to transform us more perfectly into the likeness of Jesus. Let us live in that great hope!
My prayer…
O God, let the presence of Jesus within us inspire us to do Your work today, knowing that as we focus on Jesus, the Holy Spirit is transforming us to be like Him. Through your abiding grace, the presence of your merciful Son, and the power of your Holy Spirit, call us to your character, your loving life, and your concern for others. O Jesus, please use the Holy Spirit to make our hearts like our Father’s heart. Amen.
All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are from the Holy Bible, New International Version. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.
