KEY SCRIPTURE: Joh 17:24 KJV “Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world”.

In our last study, we realised that we are at this moment seated together in Christ Jesus in the heavenly realms. Eph 2:6. In a simultaneous way the Lord is living in us the children of God. We are therefore living in two worlds, heaven and earth. Our life on earth must be a superimposition of the heavenly nature. This heavenly nature is called Christ. Col 1:27 KJV 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”:

In light of the above revelations, how should the Christian handle his or her life on this earth plain?

The Christian has five major areas of operation

1. His relationship with himself

2. His relationship with his fellow men

3. His relationship to money and goals in life

4. His relationship to the devil and his angels or messengers

5. His relationship to God.

We will consider each area in the order stated. Firstly, your relationship with yourself. Your acknowledgment of Christ in you should first make you live at peace with yourself. Because the greater one lives in you nothing should threaten you. With Christ in you, do not allow the three negative forces in this life to control you. These forces are the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. You should never fail to declare to yourself who you are, the fact that you are the light of the world and that your path is like the shining light that shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day.

Secondly is your relationship with your fellow men.

With Christ in you, you must understand you are light to those in darkness. You have a duty to reveal the life of God to them. In this light, you must sincerely love all men. You must be humble to serve men with the word of God and in other aspects of relating to men. The Bible said Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and found favour with God and men (Luke 2:52). Favour from men is a function of usefulness to them and God’s hand working through you. Be useful to all you relate to, through service and faithfulness. Christ in you is your sufficiency, and so, never take advantage of any man. You must consciously seek the lost and win them to the Lord (Luke 19:10). Learn about ministering the power of God to those who have been bound by the devil, and set them free. One major role you have to play in the lives of men is to intercede always for the salvation, peace, and preservation of men around you, and those who are far away. Let your light shine (the Christ in you) before men, that they may glorify your Father in heaven.

We will consider the other spheres of relationship in our next study

THOUGHT:  CHRIST IN US HAS GIVEN US A VERY GREAT ADVANTAGE IN LIFE, WHICH MUST BE USED VERY WELL.

FURTHER STUDIES

Phi 4:4,5 KJV “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.