Colossians 3:4. "When Christ, who is our life shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory."
CHRIST, OUR LIFE. What has changed in life now that I am found in Him? It is a genuine fact, that when one is saved, new life begins. There is a new outlook on ourselves - we see ourselves in God's eyes. It is very humbling to know He loves us - that assurance keeps us down to size.
And yet it gives real meaning to life as it unfolds before us each day. It is not just a habitual form, when we read the Bible and pray. God really does speak in words that I can read over and understand. He then sends us out to live in the world, and guides us with His hand.
He instills into our minds truths that strengthen and also gives us peace. When we open our mouths to speak, He enables us to speak with grace. As the road opens up before us, although we can't see the end, we walk by faith. Looking back over the way we came; we are amazed as that path we trace.
Christ is our life here and now; He is not dead; He is alive in us. He opens the door to fellowship with Him, when in Him we put our trust. He brings people into our lives and lets us be part of His plan. It is the work of God that's being done, but He shares that work with man.
In this training time called life, we are being prepared for what is ahead. To many of the unsaved people around, they say, "When you're dead, you're dead." But we who know Christ and to whom He is our life, we know this is the beginning. When He appears in His physical form and glory, we will be with Him in His reigning.
What glory that will be when to every eye the Lord is revealed in His splendor! There will be no humiliating reproaches as when His first appearing was ended. Then there will be hosts upon hosts of angels and saints will be attending. His name and His Person will be honored, and a glorious future beginning.
"Father God, thinking about those words, 'Christ is our life,' really does give meaning to this day before me. It is not just another day but one in which I am anticipating being in fellowship with the Lord Jesus in proclaiming the Gospel. I pray that the words to be spoken to the man we are meeting will be used to give him light and lead Him to the Savior. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."