_​​Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD_

_Wednesday, 1st February 2023_

*A DIVINE REALITY*

_To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory_ *(Colossians 1:27)*

Throughout this month, take some time every day, or at least for the next two weeks, and meditate on the verse of scripture above. Lie on your bed and repeat them out loud again and again. Walk around thinking and muttering, *“Christ is in me.”* I did this many years ago and it sure transformed my life. I needed to capture the essence and reality of that verse. I wanted it to soak into my spirit, and it did!

*“Christ in you”* isn’t a religious talk; it’s a divine reality. Sadly, the power of that reality isn’t yet as effectual in the lives of some as it should be. That’s the reason for their whining and grumbling; the lack, headaches and fevers they complain of! It’s the reason some have wounds, sicknesses and diseases that are said to be incurable.

How could you be sick, if indeed, Christ indwells your physical body? Remember Aeneas; though a Christian, had been paralysed and bedridden for eight years. Then came Peter to his house. All that Peter said was, *“Aeneas, Christ makes you well: get up!”* Immediately, the man was healed.

Peter understood the reality, the power and the essence of Christ living in a man. What did Paul say in Romans 8:10? He said, *“And if Christ is in you, although the body may be dead because of sin, the Spirit gives it life because of righteousness.”*

Before Christ came into you, your body was death-doomed or death-prone. You were susceptible to the curse of sin and were therefore subject to Satan, condemnation, sickness, disease, poverty and death. But then the Bible says, *“…if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you"* (Romans 8:11). This has already happened. The Spirit lives in you now and has given life—vitalized your mortal or hitherto death-doomed body.

Your life, now that you’re born again, is death-proof. You have to insist on that, otherwise, you’ll be buffeted by the elements of life. But when you consciously meditate on Christ and His life in you, He’ll manifest Himself in your physical body and dispel everything that’s not of God. Christ in you is the greatest blessing of all!

*CONFESSION*

_Dear Father, thank you for the Christ-consciousness that inspires an extraordinary boldness in my life and causes me to live every day, exuding joy indescribable and full of glory. I’ve been granted the grace and ability in Christ to reign and rule over all circumstances! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Christ in me is my assurance of divine health, prosperity, success, victory, and dominion. Blessed be God!_

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*Isaiah 60:1-2* Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. *2* For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

*2 Corinthians 3:9-10* For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory. *10* For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

*2 Corinthians 3:11* For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious.

*2 Peter 1:17* For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 22:15-46 & Exodus 22-23

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Matthew 11:21-30 & Genesis 32