By Andrew Williams
Colossians 2:10 (NLT): “And you have been given full spiritual life because Christ lives in you. And he is the head of all principalities and powers.”
Good morning fellow disciples.
Let us turn our hearts to a verse that speaks of a profound and satisfying completeness, a fullness that surpasses all human striving and earthly achievement.
This passage isn’t simply a statement of theological fact; it’s a declaration of our identity in Christ, a resounding affirmation of our worth and completeness in Him. Notice the phrase “full spiritual life.” This isn’t a partial or incomplete life, a life lacking something essential; it’s a life brimming with the fullness of God’s presence, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and infused with the very life of Christ Himself. We are not lacking; we are complete.
Think about the implications of this truth. We are not defined by our weaknesses, our failures, or our imperfections. We are not measured by the standards of the world or the opinions of others. Our identity, our worth, our completeness are found solely in Christ, and in Him, we are utterly and irrevocably complete. This completeness isn’t something we earn or achieve; it’s a gift freely given, a grace bestowed upon us through faith in Jesus.
This understanding empowers us to overcome feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and insecurity. When the world tells us we are not enough, when we struggle with feelings of unworthiness, we can cling to this truth: we are complete in Christ. We are accepted, loved, and cherished by our Heavenly Father, and in Him, we find our true identity and our ultimate fulfillment.
Our task, then, is to embrace this completeness, to allow it to transform our lives from the inside out. To live with the confidence and assurance that comes from knowing we are utterly and irrevocably complete in Christ. Today, I challenge you to actively cultivate this sense of wholeness. Spend time in prayer, meditating on the fullness of God’s love and grace in your life. Seek out opportunities to share this completeness with others, reflecting the love of Christ in all you do. Let your life be a testament to the transformative power of being complete in Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the overwhelming truth of our completeness in Christ. We thank you for the fullness of life you have bestowed upon us, the love you have lavished upon us, and the grace you have freely given. Help us to fully embrace this truth, to live with the confidence and assurance that comes from knowing we are complete in You. Empower us to share this completeness with others, reflecting Your love to a world desperately in need of Your peace and wholeness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.