If someone asked you, "What does it mean to be in Christ?" what would you say to them to where they really understood? I honestly had to take a moment and think. Did I REALLY understand what this meant for me or others? To some degree, yes, but if I'm honest, I'd have to say I actually went and Googled it. I found some really great explanations and thoughts on this question that helped me better understand. Here are a few.... To be "In Christ"....
- You are blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ
- You are chosen before the foundation of the world
- You are holy and without blame
- You have been adopted
- You are accepted
- You are redeemed
- You have forgiveness of sins
- You know the mystery of His will
- You have obtained an inheritance
- You are His glory
- You are sealed with the Holy Spirit
- You inheritance is guaranteed
And this is just some of the great things I found. It really made sense to me, when I read where someone stated that, to them, being in Christ is coming to him daily asking for more of Him; His love, grace, knowledge, forgiveness. This really made me ask myself...am I actively pursuing a life in Christ? Am I going to Him daily asking for these things? Not like I should. Just reflecting on this small list of blessings that have been GIVEN to me, it's overwhelming. I don't think anyone could ask for anything more then what Christ is offering; giving freely out of love.
It is hard to fathom someone would willingly and freely offer such things. Especially when we live in a society where there are always "strings attached" or "payments due."
The reality is, and this section of my study goes into this, we do not live remembering these full benefits in mind. We allow for our minds to be attacked and what we know about Christ to be torn down. I know that I battle with my own thoughts constantly. Just within this past week, since starting this study, I have had to battle with my own thoughts even more then normal. Thoughts of inadequacy, thoughts of frustration, thoughts questioning all of the truth I do know about Christ. And I'm sure, the more I desire and pursue God's word, my mind will be attacked even more.
I agree with the author, when she states that, " Thoughts left to themselves are not going to just naturally stay on a spiritually healthy mental path." I know mine don't! The less I am in God's Word and in prayer, the less my mind is spiritually healthy. This is exactly what Satan wants. The last thing he wants is for us to be spiritually at our best and close to God. So, he will attack in any way possible. If he can attack our mind, cause our thoughts to stray, cause frustration to rise, cause questions in our minds, then he can pull us away in action as well.
Lord, I pray that my mind stays focused on you, your truth, and your blessings. Help me to rid my mind of all thoughts that are dishonoring to you and your truth.
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