I am crucified - Christ liveth in me!

Hello To All:

Today's posting, is the ninth in the series, titled: "I am crucified." Much ground has been covered; and there is much yet to be covered. The fullness of the truth, of the King's Book, in all of it's revelations, cannot be comprehended in just a short period of time. The path to victorious discipleship, in Jesus Christ, is not an easy path; in fact, without our comprehension of, and apprehension of, and application of, the focus of today's title - "Christ liveth in me" - we will continuously stumble, on this path to "victorious discipleship in Jesus Christ."

This is not the first time, that the indwelling presence of Jesus Christ, has been referenced, in this forum; nor will it be the last. Apart from Jesus Christ - we truly are nothing. The truth that "Christ liveth in me;" goes to the heart of my identity, as one who is a Christian. This proclamation of truth, can and should be made, by all those who are truly one with Jesus Christ.

Many of our postings, take on the length and weight of essays. Today will be short - more a moment of reflection - as the year draws to an end. Much of my own journey, has been a part of the postings, for this past year. As I personally look back, I can say, with certainty, that progress has been made, in my personal journey, with Jesus Christ. My hope and prayer, is that this same thing is true, for each of you, my beloved brethren.

The truth that - "Christ liveth in me" - will require a great deal of time and effort, to fully grasp the implications, and the realities, of this position that we have in Jesus Christ. Because of this, we will put off, until after the first of the year, our in-depth look at this eternal truth. In preparation for this, I ask that you take some time and review the postings of this last year; and if you have enough time - please go back and review all that has been written, since the beginning of this forum. I often do this; and find the process very helpful.

There will be one, final posting, for this year, coming sometime next week. It will be a bit weightier then this one. It will be the fortieth essay for this year. There is something important about the number 40. In the King's Book: Israel was in the wilderness for forty years and Jesus was tempted of the devil for forty days. What will the message of essay number forty be? I can tell you this. It will be titled: "I have seen the enemy and he is us!"

Let us conclude this reflection, with the text, from the King's Book, that forms the basis for this current series. It is written, at Galatians 2:20 (KJV): "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

Let us proclaim to the world, so that all may hear: "Christ liveth in me!"

Until next time, my beloved brethren, in Christ Jesus, I continue to be:

Your servant and your fellow pilgrim,
Elder Theophilus