SEEK DAILY (NBC) DEVOTIONAL FOR APRIL 5, 2022 (THE HOPE OF GLORY)
“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 1:27, NIV
A young boy pleaded with his father for support in travelling on an excursion by a modern electric train. His father agreed and got him an electronic ticket on credit. The ticket will be activated as soon as the father’s bank account is credited. This young boy’s hope depends on certain conditions.
Our hope of glory depends on Christ being in us. This was a mystery kept for ages and generations so that the whole world can experience salvation and the hope of glory not by works of righteousness but by inviting Christ into their lives in faith. This mystery is now revealed in its glory and richness – Christ in us the hope of glory. Apostle Paul considers the revelation of this mystery worth sharing regardless of the cost of doing so (Colossians 1:24-25).
No one experiences God’s glory eternally without having Christ in their lives. Jesus has paid the debt of sin that you owe by the blood He shed on the cross. All you need is to activate your salvation ticket by accepting Him into your life. That is your only hope of glory.
Insight: Nobody has any hope of glory except the ones who have Christ in them.
Prayer: Come into my life Lord Jesus and become my hope of glory.
RBT Passage: 2 Samuel 14-16