Christ is in You and For You and With You

Christ is in You and For You and With You
Christ is in You and For You and With You

Do you believe Christ is in you and for you and with you?

These are promises in God’s Word.

But if I’m honest, there are times that believing any one of them is not easy for me. Like when hardships and difficult situations come my way.

And I’ve learned it is not “if” but “when” life turns topsy-turvy without any warning. Still, these promises never change and always remain true.

So let’s look at what the Bible says.

The Lord is with you.

Even though it’s not easy to admit out loud, sometimes it doesn’t seem like Christ is really with me. I may feel alone when I’m by myself or when loved ones are around.

Friend, this is a lie from the enemy of our souls. Because we belong to Christ.

The Lord promises He is with us. And it all started with prophecy that the virgin would bear a child, Immanuel, which means “God is with us.” (Isaiah 7:14)

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 (ESV)

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV)

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 (ESV)

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.” Isaiah 43:1b-2 (ESV)

And at the great commission, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b (ESV)

Jesus is for you.

Christ is in You and For You and With You

Although we may face insurmountable obstacles, we rest assured that the Lord is for us.

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 (NIV)

Paul said this in the midst of suffering and persecution:

“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Romans 8:31 (NIV)

“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:37-39 (ESV)

“Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me.” Psalm 56:9 (ESV)

“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” Isaiah 54:10 (ESV)

Christ is in you.

Jesus was praying to the Father to make us one as He and the Father are one:

I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.” John 17:23 (ESV)

“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 (ESV)

Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27b (ESV)

Christ dwells in our hearts by faith (Eph. 3:17), we are crucified with Christ so that He lives in us (Gal. 2:20), and He abides in us through the Spirit He has given us so that if we abide in Him, we keep His commandments (1 Jn. 3:24).

Christ is in You and For You and With You

Prayer: Father, thank You for sending Christ into the world. Remind my heart daily that Christ is with me and for me and in me. When I feel alone, help me trust Christ is with me. If life is hard, help me remember Christ is for me, fighting for my good and His glory. Give me the strength to live the crucified life as Christ abides in me. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Do you believe Christ is in you and for you and with you?

Also see, Your Life is Worth the Cross.

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Karen Friday

Whether the spoken or written word, Karen thrives in moving an audience to experience laughter, tears, surprise, and deep reflection. She not only possesses an affection for words (just ask her family), but she also cherishes God’s Word. Karen is an award-winning writer who has published both devotions and articles with a mission to know Jesus more and make Him known. She contributes to several national sites while she works on her first non-fiction book. In the blogging world, she is referred to as “Girl Friday” where she shares a central message: you are never far from hope. And she considers her life as a pastor’s wife and women’s ministry leader a sacred calling. Karen and her husband Mike reside in East Tennessee and have two grown children and two grandchildren. The entire family is fond of the expression, “TGIF: Thank God it’s Friday.” They owe Monday an apology. Connect with her blog community, Hope is Among Us.

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