Today was the day we had been waiting for all winter.
We spent twenty minutes locating hats, snow pants, the lost boot and the missing glove. We made the trek to our backyard sledding hill (the alley behind our house). I listened intently to each crunching footstep. Last winter, snow was a regular occurrence. Somehow, this winter, we have missed much of the snow that the rest of the nation has received.
Today was different. Today we reveled in the snow. We lifted the shades higher and broke out the camera and sleds for a day of celebration and joy in snow. Something we loathe some years, we celebrated today.
Our delight in the snow got me thinking of something else that is,not loathed, but for sure ignored many days.
Christ in us, the hope of glory.
If we are in Christ, we are not only forgiven, but he has also placed his very life in us.
And not only is he in us, but he is changing us.
To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. -Colossians 1:27
The Holy Spirit places in God’s people THE risen life of Jesus to the extent that his life is their life.
His life is your life.
“When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” -Colossians 3:4
If you are in Christ, the life of Jesus is changing you.
We were once, only flesh. Now we are Spirit.
“That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” -John 3:6
His very risen life is in us as our life. We are now participants of the divine nature.
“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” -2 Peter 1:3-4
We have all that we need that pertains to life and godliness. As partakers in the divine nature, we are no longer slaves to sin. We are now able to glorify God in our lives. We are enabled to live in accordance with our transformed hearts.
This is better than a snow day!
So why isn’t this always my daily delight?
Are you taking joy in these truths? Are other life circumstances and activities getting in the way of you finding time to meditate on these truths and to apply them to your life?
I’m considering these wonders and questions today as I wonder at at the beauty of icicles and sparkles in the snow.
Linking up with these inspiring ladies this week:
If I remember that Christ is in me at every moment, how much gentler I would be with myself! Thank you for the timely reminder. I get this warm, cozy feeling inside my heart when I think about how God is working within me so that I may live out His will.
I love how you’ve applied that. That you would be gentler with yourself. I often only think about how this truth impacts how I treat others. But it also impacts how I think and treat myself. Thank you for visiting and for your thoughts!
Thank you Amy for this gentle reminder of Christ living in me. I so much want the busyness of my life not to interfere with knowing he is always there with me. And how much he has done (taking God’s wrath in my place) for me that I forget in my daily life. I am so thankful for God’s grace and mercy on me when I live my own life without recognizing His presence.
Hi Marsha! What a great perspective that I did not include here. That when we don’t live in wonder and delight at these truths, he is still gracious to us! Thanks for visiting! God bless…
I pray this truth — the wonder of Christ living in me, and I in him — will blanket us all like a fresh sprinkling of snow. Thank you for linking with Small Wonders.
What an absolutely lovely thought! That is one snow sprinkling that I don’t want to ever melt and go away! Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts…and for your prayer!
We all need to meditate on God’s words. The delight of our souls!
We are called to meditate on it day and night…what a calling! Thanks for visiting, Joy!
Yes, this is something that we need to remind ourselves of daily. We are not slaves to sin because we are in Christ. It’s not always something that’s easy to wrap my head around. This was beautifully said.
Thanks for your thoughts and for visiting. I have found that even when I think I’ve wrapped my head around it, it leaves me quickly. Yet it really is “for freedom that Christ has set us free.” Yet now “slaves to righteousness.” Quite the concept that we are to embrace. Easy for my spirit…hard for my brain!
Thank you so much for the beautiful reminder of Christ in me. How often we forget. I pray that I pray that I am able to crunch fresh snow with him by my side.
I pray that you will crunch snow with him by your side too…that you will delight in him when you crunch! Thanks for visiting!
The whole and complete joy that comes from His precious promises – there really isn’t a single thing that He doesn’t resolve through the power of His word. It truly is life and breath – all we need. He is all we need, but we often forget that in this life of “more”. Thanks so much for your words and the reminder. Just swinging by from #tellhisstory.
The word says that we have been given all that we need for life and godliness. Now to trust this and live in it. Yes…to remember. Thank for visiting and sharing your thoughts!
I love this.. especially because I understand the delight of snow. We have been waiting for it around here.. well at least I have. I wanted to play in it with my nieces and nephews.. so far no playable snow but that’s ok. I love the reminder that it is Christ in us.. and that is truly worth delighting in..
Thank you for visiting and sharing your thoughts. I hope you get your snow! And when you get it, I hope you’re reminded of this!
Ah Amy– Makes me miss the snow from back home (although not necessarily the cold temps.) Thanks for instilling that wonder in my heart today– renewed, refreshed– for Jesus.
Hi Sharita–I”m sorry you have to miss the snow. I know cold is not desirable but I would miss snow too if I moved t a warmer place. I hope you stay refreshed throughout the weekend! God bless…
Christ in me…CHRIST IN ME! When I ponder this miracle, I am indeed filled with joy! Thank you for this joyful reminder! Visiting today from Dance with Jesus!
Hi Ellen…thanks for taking delight in this with me! I appreciate your visit!
i enjoyed your post after getting stuck on snowy roads today, taking food to a new mom. no, i wasn’t stuck stuck. i was just stuck in the slow traffic:( roads were icy and snowy! it was our first real snow all year here in northern AL. hopefully, it is the last b/f spring!
btw, judging from some of you material, i’m guessing you were at covenant seminary? our daughter and her husband are there now. he graduates in may. blessings!
I’m glad for your timely reading of my post! Thanks for visiting! Yes…my husband and I both went to Covenant. He is a pastor now and we live about an hour from the seminary. Congrats on your daughter and son-in-law getting so close to graduation. What an accomplishment! What does he plan on doing after?
Amy, always love when I come across your encouragement on several linkups each week. Thanks for the inspiration – have a great weekend.
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Kim Stewart
http://www.kimstewartinspired.com
Hi Kim–thank you–I appreciate your visiting and encouragement! God bless and have a great weekend yourself!
Love this post, especially this quote, “We are now able to glorify God in our lives. We are enabled to live in accordance with our transformed hearts.” Many blessings to you ❤️
Thank you for stopping by here, Beth. I’ve had a chance to briefly visit your website tonight and will be back when I have more time. What an intriguing life story you have. God bless you as you encourage others…Thanks for stopping by!
God’s Word brings such glorious hope! Each Scripture made it clearer and clearer of the wonder that is mine just for the daily renewing.
May He receive all the glory.
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
So thankful for God’s word bringing clarity to who we most truly are and who he is! Thanks for stopping by, Linda!
I’m counting it a privilege to be part of His divine nature and having escaped corruption!
A great privilege indeed! Thank you so much for visiting me!
Somedays everything looks new and the shiny is sparkling brighter than before. I love how you question if we are noticing this in our everyday life or is it an occurrence every once in a while. Blessed you linked to The Weekend Brew.
Hi Mary–May these truths always shine in our hearts and minds. Thanks for visiting!
Are other life circumstances and activities getting in the way of you finding time to meditate on these truths and to apply them to your life?
Feel like saying DUH! Then I recall WHO is most important in my life and that changes to GOD! Thank you for joining the dance at #DanceWithJesus Linkup. Come back each week–your words are beautiful music to many, me included.
Susan
I should say DUH!every day! For I fail to remember this too often. Thanks for visiting, Susan! nice to meet you this week!