I keep pondering on why the Father puts us 'in Christ'. The N.T. is full of this truth - and yet we seem to miss it's implications and it's power.
1. Being in Christ means we are 'hidden' in him - he clothes us and our Holy God sees only the perfect life and sacrifice of Jesus - so we are acceptable - we don't have to work for our own righteousness.
2. Being in Christ means we are loved equally with Christ! This seems astounding to us, because we see our 'miserable little selves' as seperate and 'unworthy'. But he makes us worthy by placing us 'in Christ'. What a simple solution!
3. Being in Christ means we are close to the Father's heart. We are near and dear - beloved and cherished, as we would feel about the sweetest little child or grandchild who we can't get enough of! Are we basking in this love?
4. Being in Christ means we share in his inheritance - the riches of his grace, the riches of his glory. Have we begun to explore these yet?
5. Being in Christ means the source of our life is in Him, not in the world around us or people in our lives. The loves and losses can be held lightly. We are his, and he is ours. Always.
Father has thought of everything. Can we trust in this marvel?
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