This mystery has been kept in the dark for a long time, but now it’s out in the open…The mystery in a nutshell is just this: Christ is in you, so therefore you can look forward to sharing in God’s glory. It’s that simple. Colossians 1:26–29 (MSG)
You have everything you need to live an incredible life.
Christ is in you, and our verse today calls this a mystery. How amazing is it that Jesus is in you, and that He is your hope for sharing in the glorious life God has for you! This life of love, joy, peace, patience, prosperity, healing and all of God’s other beautiful promises is yours because Christ is in you.
You see, Jesus Christ is not some elusive Spirit who is far from reach. He’s in you! He doesn’t require you to beg and plead to just the right degree before He zaps you with healing power. No, you’ve already been given all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3, NKJV).
God gave you His Word and a heart that was designed to absorb His promises and bring them to life. When your heart becomes convinced that you can have one of His promises, things begin to change in your life.
It’s amazing what happens when your heart begins to believe. Although you think you’ve explored every option, you find new opportunities opening where there seemed to be none before. Maybe you get a chance to see a different doctor who has the solution you need or an opportunity to develop the skills you need to succeed.
Don’t pass up these opportunities. Grab hold of the incredible life God has for you. Convince yourself of His promises and then look for the opportunities He sends your way.