Nothing makes me feel more alive than to hear my Heavenly Father speak His words of love to my heart through His Word. His love brings me such peace. As I was reading the Scriptures out of today’s lesson, I stopped for a moment to let the truth found in Colossians 2:9 & 10 penetrate deep within my heart: “For in Christ lives all the fullness of God… So I, Connie, am complete through my union with Jesus.”
I am keenly aware that it is when I embrace this truth that I experience the love of Jesus on a deeper level and the abundant life He came to give me. In knowing this, I understand why the enemy is constantly tempting me to believe that I’m not who God says I am-that I lack in some way.
As I was reading page 21 of Living Loved, Living Free, I was reminded again that the root of every lie is “you’re not who God says you are.” As I read through the list of lies, the one that stood out to me the most was “You’re inadequate.” How many times has the devil tempted me to believe this lie? How many times has my heart been discouraged as I pondered on whether or not this was the truth about me? But as I took my eyes off the lie, and moved across the page to focus on the truth that sets me free, my heart was overwhelmed once again with my Heavenly Father’s great love for me and His opinion of me in Christ. Hebrews 13:21 says that in Jesus, God has equipped me with everything I need to successfully accomplish His will for my life.
I truly am complete in Christ. Through my union with Him, I lack nothing! I have His wisdom, guidance, strength, provision, resources, approval and favor. I have everything I need in Jesus. Ephesians 1:11 & 13 in the Message Bible says: “It’s in Christ that I find out who I am and what I am living for. It’s in Christ, that when I hear the truth, and believe it, I find myself home-free!”
Have you ever believed the devil’s lie that you lacked in some way? Be aware that he’s just trying to deceive you into believing that “you’re not who God says you are.” When you feel a sense of lack, look to the One Who loves you and say, “Father, I know you love me, and what you say about me is true, I am complete in Jesus! I lack nothing in You! When you hear the truth of who you are in Christ, and believe it, you’ll find yourself truly free!
AMEN, GREAT TRUTH FROM God's word!
ReplyDeleteConnie,
ReplyDeleteI was just looking over Colossians 2:9-10 in the context of the whole chapter and WOW, it goes on to explain why we are complete in Him. He canceled the certificate of death consisting of decrees against us and nailed it to the cross...having forgiven us all our transgressions! He did it! As He said, "it is FINISHED!"
I had my own opportunity to believe my Father's opinion or my own several times today. I'm so glad He never gives up on me. Knowing I am loved keeps me from giving up.
ReplyDelete"It is so good to read these truths over and over and allow God's love for me to go deeper and deeper. I am so thankful that my family and friends can receive these precious truths free on the http://www.facebook.com/l/c2022;www.BecauseofJesus.com website!"
ReplyDeleteDiane B.
I am complete In Christ my Lord because of His great love for me.All I need is found in Him.He has Finished it!
ReplyDeleteNancy, Thank you for sharing the context of Colossians 2:9,10. With our sins completely taken away, we truly have no lack. We are filled with His goodness. He is more than enough for everything we need!
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