April 24

Christ Jesus In You

"Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you?" 2 Corinthians 13:5

  If we are Christians, then there should be no question in our minds that Jesus Christ lives in us: that his power, his mind, his desires and his Spirit dwells in us! What a very special blessing it is to know that Christ Jesus dwells within us! Let us always be aware of His presence in our lives and let Him rule our hearts, as well. Paul wanted the Corinthians to realize that unless they were not who they said they were, unless they had gone back on their word and denounced Christ, then Christ indeed dwelled within them; and if he dwelled within them it had better be obvious to those in the outside world. Do those around you see Jesus Christ in your life? Jesus Christ, who gave of himself so selflessly, who reached out to the hurting with love and compassion, this is the Jesus that the world needs. If Christ is ruling in us, we can't help displaying this Jesus to all those around us: our families, our neighbors and yes, even our enemies. The world is hurting; one need only turn on the news to see that. The world groans for Jesus, but they do not know it. The world needs Jesus now more than ever before. Let us go forth this day and be Jesus to this hurting world. Let us reach out in love and compassion. Let us resolve that we will be Jesus to all those with whom we come in contact. Lord, let others see Jesus in me today

Father, it is so humbling to realize that Jesus Christ is alive in us. Help us to live in such a way that he will be able to be seen by others in our actions and words and lives. Strip away anything that will hinder him from shining through. Allow others to see Jesus in me today. Amen