TREM Devotional 12 March 2026 – Christ Is In You

Biblical Context

The book of Colossians is a letter written by the Apostle Paul while he was imprisoned, likely in Rome. He sent it to the church in Colossae, a city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). This wasn’t a church Paul had founded himself, but one he cared deeply for, probably hearing about it through Epaphras, a faithful minister who brought news from Colossae to Paul.

Paul wrote this letter to address some serious issues appearing in the Colossian church. There were false teachings mixing Jewish legalism, pagan philosophy, and an early form of Gnosticism, which promoted secret knowledge and denied the full humanity or divinity of Christ. These teachings were chipping away at the simple truth of the Gospel.

Paul’s main goal in Colossians is to firmly establish the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. He wanted the believers to understand that Jesus is fully God, the Creator of everything, the head of the church, and that in Him, they are complete. You don’t need any additional rituals, special knowledge, or human philosophies when you have Christ. This letter tells us Christ is everything we need for salvation, spiritual growth, and a victorious life.

Key Word Study

Let’s look at a key word from our main verse, Colossians 1:27: “hope.” The text says, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.”

In everyday English, “hope” can sometimes mean a wishful thought – like, “I hope it doesn’t rain today,” where you’re not sure it won’t. But the Greek word Paul uses here is **elpis** (ἔλπις). This isn’t a maybe-so kind of hope. It means a strong, joyful, and confident expectation. It’s a certainty about something that’s not yet fully seen but is guaranteed to happen.

When the Bible talks about “hope” with this word, it means a solid assurance. It’s a confident waiting, knowing that God’s promises are true and will come to pass. So, “Christ in you, the hope of glory” doesn’t mean “Christ in you, a wish for glory.” It means “Christ in you, the absolute guarantee and confident expectation of future glory.” You can be sure of it, because Christ Himself is your living guarantee.

Your Divine Reality: Christ In You

Beloved, when we talk about Christ in you, these aren’t just beautiful words or poetic ways of speaking. This is your undeniable, divine reality. The scripture says, “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27). And remember, that word “hope” means a joyful, confident expectation. It’s not some wishful thinking or a vague dream; it’s the solid assurance that no matter what you’re facing today, everything will ultimately work out for your good.

Think about it: this isn’t a theory; it’s a fact of your spiritual life. The very presence of Christ inside you means you carry something special, something divine. You’re not walking through life alone; you’re carrying the presence of the One who made everything and holds it all together. This makes a real difference in how you face challenges.

All Things Work For Your Good

Because Christ lives in you, you get to live by the truth of Romans 8:28, which declares, “All things work together for good to them that love God.” This isn’t just a nice verse to put on a wall; it’s a powerful truth for your life. What does it mean for you? It means nothing can truly work against you. You can’t be defeated. You won’t die before your time is up. Sickness won’t get the last word over you. Armed robbers, ritual killers, or any evil plan cooked up against you won’t succeed. You won’t be stranded, you won’t be shamed, and you won’t be humiliated, because Christ Himself is alive and active in you!

This is a big deal. When trouble comes knocking, you don’t have to panic. You can stand firm because you know that even in tough situations, God is at work, twisting things around so they serve your ultimate benefit. It doesn’t mean bad things won’t happen, but it does mean they won’t have the power to destroy you or stop God’s plan for your life.

Jesus’ Death and Resurrection: Your Inheritance

Think about a will. When someone writes a will, it only comes into effect after that person dies, right? Jesus did the same for us. He died so that the will – God’s divine inheritance meant for you – could take effect. But He didn’t stay in the grave! He rose again to make sure that will is fully carried out in your life. And now, that same Christ, the victorious, resurrected Christ, lives inside of you.

This isn’t some historical story that doesn’t touch your present. It’s the reason you have all you have today. Jesus’ death bought your freedom, and His resurrection confirms your victory and inheritance. Because He lives, you get to live in the fullness of what He paid for.

You Are Complete in Him

Everything concerning you has been paid for in full. You are not under accusation, you’re not facing condemnation, and you’re not under judgment. Why? Because Christ can’t fail, and because He lives in you, you cannot fail. Because He is victorious, you are victorious!

You see, you’re not working to earn God’s favor or trying to be good enough. Jesus already did all the work. His perfection is your perfection. His victory is your victory. You stand righteous and free because of what He did for you, not because of what you’ve done.

Walk in Him: Your “Inchristed Mentality”

That’s why Colossians 2:6-7 gives us clear instructions: “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.”

Don’t live your life as though you’re empty or just ordinary. Start walking with the full consciousness that you are in Christ, divinely united with Him in both life and purpose. You need to develop what we call an “inchristed mentality.” This means you see yourself, your situation, and your future through the lens of your unbreakable union with Christ. You’re not just a person who believes in Christ; you’re a person in Christ. This changes everything about your identity and your power.

Guard Against Deceit: You Lack Nothing

The scripture doesn’t stop there; it keeps going to protect you: “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.” (Colossians 2:8-10 NKJV).

Did you grab onto that powerful truth? You are complete in Him! This means you lack nothing. You aren’t trying to become complete; you already are, right now, in Christ. There’s nothing you need to add to Him or to yourself through human traditions, empty philosophies, or any other teaching that doesn’t put Christ first. He is the head over every power and authority, and because you are in Him, you share in that authority. You don’t need anything else.

Your Divine Presence

So, what does this mean for your daily life? It means when you move, God’s headquarters moves with you. When you walk into a room, Heaven’s authority steps in right alongside you. When you drive on the road, divine presence drives with you. You are not ordinary; you are the visible expression of an invisible God. You carry His nature, His power, and His authority. This is who you are, because Christ is in you.

Let this truth sink deep into your spirit today. Let it change how you speak, how you think, and how you act. You are connected to the source of all life and all power. Live like it!