How can we apply the truth of Christ's fullness in our daily lives? Living Verse: Colossians 2:9 “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.” Christ’s fullness—what is it? • 100 percent of God’s nature resides permanently in Jesus. • Nothing about God is missing or diminished in Him—ever (John 1:14; Hebrews 1:3). • Because He took on a real human body, His fullness is accessible to us in our everyday, bodily lives. Joined to the Full One • Colossians 2:10 continues, “and you have been made complete in Him.” • Union with Christ means His fullness overflows into every believer (John 1:16). • We do not strive to create what is already ours; we learn to draw from it (2 Peter 1:3). Daily ways to draw on His fullness • Begin each day acknowledging His indwelling presence—“You are here, fully God, fully sufficient, living in me.” • Feed on Scripture; fullness is experienced as His words dwell richly in us (Colossians 3:16). • Pray from completeness, not deficiency—thanking Him that every need is met in His person (Philippians 4:19). • Stay connected through obedience; abiding releases His life into ours (John 15:4-5). • Serve others out of overflow, not empty effort (Ephesians 2:10). Spotting and rejecting empty substitutes • Legalism: rules that promise holiness but deny the sufficiency of Christ (Colossians 2:20-23). • Mysticism: experiences that shift focus from the Person to feelings or visions (Colossians 2:18-19). • Materialism: looking to possessions for security only Christ supplies (Luke 12:15). • Self-reliance: tackling life in our own strength rather than His power working in us (Ephesians 3:20). Encouragement for the journey • Keep in mind His promise: “My grace is sufficient for you” (2 Corinthians 12:9). • Remember the goal: to “be filled with all the fullness of God” (Ephesians 3:19). • Expect daily renewal; the One who is inexhaustibly full never runs short on grace, wisdom, or strength for whatever you face today. |
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