'I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness—the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the saints. To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.' - Colossians 1:25-27
As human beings we often compartmentalize our lives. We have a family life, a work life, a play life, a thought life. 21st century Americans tend to claim to have a private life and a public one.This fragmentation tends to work directly against the wholeness that God's transforming power is working to achieve.It boils down to the question, "Is Christ divided?"
Paul speaks of a spiritual reality. Christ in us. He is at work in and through us. At all times.
He has chosen us -- He loves us and redeems us and calls us to be his partners in the Gospel.
And Christ is the hope of glory.
That hope is intended to be revealed through our living in the world as the witnesses of Jesus Christ. In all aspects of our lives. When we compartmentalize our lives we dilute this witness because we tend to make Christ Lord only in portions of our lives.
When people encounter you at work ... do they see Christ in you, the hope of glory?
When they converse with you at the ballgame ... do they see Christ in you, the hope of glory?
When your children sit across from you at the table ... do they see Christ in you, the hope of glory?
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