lightfromtheworddevotional

THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (5)

” I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing ” – John 15:5 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Christian life is not sustained by human effort. We bear the fruit of Christ byContinueContinue reading “THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (5)”

THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (4)

” That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love…” – Ephesians 3:17 LIGHT FOR NOW: Christ dwells in every believer through the Holy Spirit, but there is a difference between Christ being present in us and His life being given increasing influence over every area ofContinueContinue reading “THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (4)”

THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (3)

” For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God” – Colossians 3:3 LIGHT FOR NOW: The believer’s true life is no longer defined by the visible, earthly identity of the old creation. Our real life is now hidden in Christ, secured in God, and governed by a heavenly source. ThereContinueContinue reading “THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (3)”

THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (2)

” I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…” – Galatians 2:20 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Christian life is not simply Christ helping us to live better; it is Christ living His life through us. The old “I” has been crucified with Christ, and a new sourceContinueContinue reading “THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (2)”

THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (1)

“Christ in you, the hope of glory” – Colossians 1:27 LIGHT FOR NOW: The Christian life is not merely about having Christ as a Saviour outside of us; it is the astonishing reality of Christ dwelling within us. The Gospel does not only bring us to Christ; it brings Christ into us. There is aContinueContinue reading “THE LIFE OF CHRIST IN US (1)”

PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (31)

“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” – 1Peter 1:15–16 LIGHT FOR NOW: The ultimate expression of the divine nature is a life that reflects the character of the God who has givenContinueContinue reading “PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE (31)”