My friends are you outside of Christ or “in Christ?” The implications of this statement represent two totally diametrical worldviews. I think Watchman Nee gave us a good picture of these two opposite stances when he shared:
“Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ, I am full. Outside of Christ, I am weak; in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I cannot; in Christ, I am more than able. Outside of Christ, I have been defeated; in Christ, I am already victorious. How meaningful are the words, “in Christ.””1
When you are in Christ did you know that you are a treasured possession to the Lord. (Deuteronomy 7:6) shares this amazing thought: “For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession.” As a child of God, outside of the Trinity, you are the most precious people in all the universe. So precious that God cherishes you more than you can ever imagine.
When you are in Christ (1 Peter 2:9) tells us: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” Imagine that God thinks so highly of you that He says you are chosen, royal, holy, and special!
When you are in Christ (I Corinthians 3:16) tells us: “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” What an awesome verse! When you are in Christ, the Spirit of God dwells in you – which also makes you the temple of God. If God chooses to dwell in you, in my book, that makes you of infinite value.
If I can close with highlighting these above “in Christ” verses with some additional “who you are when you are in Christ” observations, I think you will get the picture of just who you are in Christ:
You are created in God’s image, a masterpiece of His creative genius. (Genesis 1:27). You are a treasured possession to Jesus. (Deuteronomy 7:6). In Christ you are on the pathway to having maximum meaning, joy, and pleasures. (Psalm 16:11). God has a myriad of precious thoughts toward you. (Psalm 139:17-18). In Christ, Jesus is your one true God, and He is always with you to strengthen, help, and uphold you. (Isaiah 41:10). God is not only your heavenly “Abba” Father, but you are a joint heir with Christ. (Romans 8:16-17). In addition, the Holy Spirit lives inside of you making you a temple of God. (1 Corinthians 3:16). And finally, in Christ, you are chosen, royal, holy, and special to God. (1 Peter 2:9). My friends let’s face it God is plain crazy about you when you are in Christ!
1 Watchman Nee Quote – With Christ I Am Strong | ChristianQuotes.info