Day 69: Who Are We IN Christ?
In our final reading this week, we reflect on some of the many ways the Father has blessed us with every blessing In Christ. These “birthright blessings” define who we are and shape the people we are being transformed to be.
Below, there is a chart that contrasts our old way of life – Dead in Adam- to the reality of our new life – Alive in Christ. For today, as an application exercise, simply read through this list.
This list will help you see not only what is true about you now, but also gives you a framework for understanding how Father God is working in Christ through the Holy Spirit to shape you and transform you into a person who truly and completely reflects His truth, goodness and beauty. Some call these “positional blessings” or “birthright blessings.” Whatever the case, these are all gifts from the Father that enable us to be the people He has designed us to be.
As you reflect on these truths, you may want to pray about these daily, reflecting on the following requests.
Father, help me to see the reality of my new life in Christ.
Father, how are you working in my life in the present to help me become who you want me to be.
Father, help me to see how blessed and worthy you are to have my full confidence, commitment and devotion as you seek to shape me according to the perfection of your son.
Father, give me a heart of humility and gratitude as I begin to realize how blessed I am in Christ.
In Christ, We are Made NEW:
| The Old Life in Adam | vs. | The New Life In Christ |
| I was born spiritually dead in my sins. | But now… | I Am Spiritually Reborn. (Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3) |
| I was born into the family of Adam. | But now… | I Am Adopted into God’s Family. (Romans 8:15ff; Galatians 4:5) |
| I was held captive by the god of this age, Satan. | But now… | I Am Delivered into the Kingdom of God’s Beloved Son Jesus. (Colossians 1:13) |
| I was without God and without hope in this world. | But now… | I Am Chosen. (Ephesians 1:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:13) |
| I was broken by sin and corruption. | But now… | I Am Filled in Christ. (Ephesians 3:19; Colossians 2:10) |
| I was a citizen of the Dominion of Darkness. | But now… | I Am A Citizen Of Heaven. (Philippians 3:20) |
| I was a “child of wrath” deserving of God’s righteous wrath condemning me for my sins. | But now… | I Am no longer condemned. (Propitiation) (Romans 3:21ff, 8:1ff) |
| I rejected God’s love for me. | But now… | I Know I Am Loved and Can Love Others. (1 John 4:10-11) |
| I was out of relationship with God, helpless and without hope. | But now… | I Am in Right Relationship with God. (Justified) (Romans 3:24) |
| I was enslaved to sin, corruption and death. | But now… | I Am Redeemed. (Galatians 3:13; Ephesians 1:7) |
| I was held captive by Satan, sin and my own evil desires. | But now… | I Have Been Set Free. (Galatians 5:1ff) |
| I was burdened by the debt of my sin. | But now… | I Am Forgiven. (Ephesians 1:7, 4:32; Colossians 1:14) |
| I was out of fellowship with God, the source of all life. | But now… | I Am in Fellowship With God. (1 Corinthians 1:9) |
| I was an enemy of God, hostile to His truth, goodness and beauty. | But now… | I Am Reconciled To God and Have Peace with Him. (Romans 5:1ff.) |
| I was not acceptable to God due to my own rebellion and sinfulness. | But now… | I Am Accepted By God in Christ. (Colossians 1:12) |
| I was alienated from God. | But now… | I Have Complete Access To God. (Hebrews 4:16) |
| I was lost in the darkness of sin. | But now… | I Am Called to be Holy. (Ephesians 1:4; 2 Timothy 1:9) |
| I was ruined and corrupted by my sins. | But now… | I Am made Holy by the Blood of Jesus. (Hebrews 9:14, 10:14) |
| I was dead in the “uncircumsion of my flesh.” | But now… | I Am Spiritually Circumcised. (Colossians 2:11) |
| I had no purpose, or mission. | But now… | I Am a Priest in God’s New Priesthood. (1 Peter 2:4-10) |
| I was made powerless and ineffective by the external restraint of the Law. | But now… | I Have Been Freed From The Law so that I may become fruitful. (Romans 7-8) |
| I was spiritually powerless to live a life that is pleasing to God. | But now… | I Have Access To Jesus’ Resurrection Power by the Holy Spirit.(Romans 6; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 2:12) |
| I was useless for God’s kingdom. | But now… | I Am (and will be) Glorified. (Romans 8:17, 30; Colossians 3:4) |
| I would have been cast into the Lake of Fire with the Devil and his angels. | But now… | I Am Christ’s Inheritance. (Ephesians 1:18; Hebrews 2:13) |
| I had no inheritance except eternal destruction. | But now… | I Have A Glorious Eternal inheritance. (1 Peter 1:3ff.) |
*You can find a complete list of all the MilktoMeat readings here.
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