Day 84 Transformation-Christ in Me | Colossians 1:27
What does it truly mean to be spiritually alive? This question frames our exploration of one of Christianity's most profound mysteries: Christ living within believers.
The journey begins with a surprising conversation between a spiritual seeker and a veteran pastor of nearly five decades. When asked about the essence of spirituality, the pastor offered a seemingly contradictory response: "Just be yourself... just be Jesus." This paradoxical wisdom initially frustrated the questioner. How could someone simultaneously be themselves—with all their flaws and selfish tendencies—and also be like Jesus?
The answer lies in Colossians 1:27, which describes "Christ in you, the hope of glory." This mystery reveals that transformation doesn't come through our striving to become divine (an impossible task), but through surrendering to Christ's Spirit dwelling within us. God isn't merely observing us from a distance; through Christ, He makes His home in our hearts.
This indwelling presence changes everything about how we approach spiritual growth. Rather than focusing exclusively on external behaviors or religious performance, we recognize that true transformation happens from the inside out. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us, we are new creations in Christ—not by our own achievement, but through the gracious work of the Holy Spirit.
Have you experienced the difference between trying to transform yourself versus allowing Christ to transform you from within? Join our community as we discover what it means to live from this place of "Christ in us" and reflect His presence in our daily lives.
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