I am complete in Christ

Knowing and believing your completeness in Jesus Christ is vital. This knowledge, provided in Colossians 2:10 (NKJV), is your identity in Christ. The verse states that you have been made complete in Him, referring to Christ. This is one of the many good news in the Bible that must be grasped wholeheartedly. It is the hope of the gospel, and we are encouraged not to shift away from it -Colossians 1:23.

You are complete in Christ not by your efforts but because all things hold together in Him Colossians 1:17; having the fullness of Deity in Him-Colossians 2:9. And all the treasures of knowledge and wisdom are hidden in Him- Colossians 2:3. This means in Christ, you are fulfilled. No more emptiness!

Jesus is more than sufficient

Just as today, some Christians act as if Jesus Christ is not enough. Some in Colossae doubted the sufficiency of Christ and, therefore, demanded rituals, including circumcision, as necessary additions. Their doubts led them to embrace some philosophies while strictly adhering to the traditions of men. Thus, they chose to follow men’s teachings instead of Christ’s. This is why the Apostle Paul wrote that letter as a warning and a reminder of the fullness of Christ. He cautions us against allowing anyone to rob us of our adequacy in Christ.

Faith, Forgiveness, and Victory

To better appreciate our completeness in Christ, let’s explore three essential elements provided in Colossians chapter 2. The first element is found in verses 11-12. We learn that in Christ, our circumcision is not made with hands but made by Christ. This means circumcision is by faith in Christ alone. We know that the Old Testament ritual of physical circumcision is useless unless one can obey the whole law perfectly. This is why Galatians 5:6 emphasizes that faith expressing itself in love is more important in Christ. We are complete in Christ through faith in Christ Jesus.

The second is found in verses 13-14. We were dead in sins until God made us alive in Christ by forgiving us of all our sins. We are, therefore, complete in Christ because we are alive in Christ and sin-free in Him. Verse 9 of Romans chapter 5 affirms this truth when it says that the blood of  Jesus justifies us. Praise God! It’s only Jesus Christ who can set you free from sin and also declare you debt-free. We are complete in Christ through the forgiveness of our sins.

The third element of our completeness in Christ is found in verse 15. “He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Him.”  Through His death and resurrection, Jesus has gained victory over supernatural forces and evil agents working against us. We are winners because Jesus is a winner. We are, therefore, complete in Christ through victory over all evil powers and agents. What more can we ask for?

Dear Christian, Jesus did all the work, or He did nothing. It is not 95% of what Jesus did, plus 5% of what you add. I believe 100% that Jesus completed His assignment concerning my redemption, which is why I am complete in Him. Jesus is all-sufficient.!

Enjoy your identity in Christ by accepting your completeness in Him. And remember, it is in Christ Jesus that you are complete. Therefore, remain in Him-Colossians 2:6-7.

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