Christ in you the hope of glory

Colossians 1:24 - 29

24 I now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up in my flesh what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word of God, 26 the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints. 27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 29 To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.

Point to ponder:  

So what is the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations?  Well, it is no longer a mystery since it is now revealed.  And what a revelation!  God willed to make known the riches of the glory of this mystery AMONG the GENTILES.  Imagine that!  God reveals this precious treasure not only to Jews, but among the Gentiles! And what is this mystery?  Christ in YOU the hope of glory!  

And this is what Paul says they are preaching in all wisdom for one reason only, and that is to present every man perfect IN Christ Jesus.  What an amazing thought!  And to think we are the heirs of the wisdom that brings the understanding of this mystery, that was once hidden but is now revealed!  What a privilege!  Speechless humbling privilege.  What a treasure to receive and hold on to!  May we all grow in a continuous revelation of what exactly this means in our every day journey on this earth.  

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