CHRIST IS OUR LIFE

We are familiar with the very significant claim of Christ: "I am the way, the truth and the life." It was and is an audacious claim; an arrogant boast; a false statement - unless He is indeed the way, truth and life. We who believe and follow Him are convinced that Christ is all He claimed to be in that profound statement.

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul comments on the centrality of Christ to each of us. It is such a small comment, almost made in passing, that it is easy to gloss over when reading. But it caught my attention this morning. I wish Paul had stopped and enlarged on it.

"For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life ---." 3:3, 4

Can you explain what this little phrase means? Can you dig deep enough or think high enough to fully understand this? "Christ is your life." What does this mean theologically? What does this mean practically?

We know that a mysterious spiritual event takes place when we are "converted or born again." Our self that is self centred and dominated by sin dies and in Christ we are given new life, eternal life. This life depends on Christ and what He has done for us. This life proceeds from Him through the Spirit.

But as I live today, what does it mean to me? "Christ is my life." How often should I think of Him and offer thanks if He is my life? How often should I think of Him and ask for help if He is my life? How often should I think of Him and be humbled because He is my life! How often should I react differently because Christ is my life?

"Lord Jesus, I still too often forget that you are my life. Please by the Spirit remind me often. Thank you for the life you have given, are giving, will give to me