To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 (NKJV)
For generations, people have tried to get right with God in their own strength, and this trend continues today. People try following the rules. They try sacrificing and doing good works. They try begging and pleading. Meanwhile, there’s a mystery out there that holds the key to being right with God. That mystery is Christ in us, and it’s our hope for moving on to every new level of glory.
The mystery of the gospel is not a new system or structure. It’s not a new way of thinking either. While these are important, the mystery of the gospel is Christ IN you and in me. He’s the only hope we have of real, lasting change—change that causes us to rise up and do incredible things for God.
When you give your life to Christ, He comes to live in you. That’s the mystery many still don’t understand. But it’s vital you realize that your power source lies within this mystery. You are enabled to walk in the authority you have as a believer—the authority to claim God’s promises and see the miraculous happen—because of this “Christ in you” mystery!
When building a skyscraper, the higher it goes, the deeper the foundation has to be. So if you want to reach incredible heights with God, your foundation needs to be- come deep in knowing Christ through God’s Word. You’re going to need a strong foundation of trust in God’s ability, not your own.
The reality is that Christ is in you, and He’s empowering you to do incredible things.