Christ in Me
Christ's presence in us is the key to genuine faith and producing much fruit in our lives.
Andrew Murray emphasizes the profound truth of 'Christ in Me,' urging believers to reflect on this reality each morning. He highlights the significance of understanding that through faith, Christ dwells within us, empowering us to live fruitful lives. Murray points to the necessity of prayer and reliance on the Holy Spirit to experience the fullness of Christ's presence and love in our hearts. He encourages believers to recognize their identity in Christ and the transformative power it brings to their daily lives. Ultimately, this awareness leads to a deeper relationship with God and a fruitful Christian walk.
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"Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine."
2 Corinthians 13:5
Christ is in me. What a difference it would make if we could take time every morning to focus on the thought. Christ is in me.
Christ made it clear to His disciples. The Spirit would teach them; "When I am raised to life again, you will know that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you" (John 14:20). Through the power of God we who believe were crucified with Christ and raised again with Him. As a result Christ is in us! Through faith in God's Word, the Christian accepts it.
Paul expresses this thought in the prayer of (Ephesians 3:16); "I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will give you mighty inner strength through His Holy Spirit." Notice that it is not the ordinary gift of grace, but a special revelation of the riches of His love that Christ may dwell in your heart by faith. Have you been able to grasp that?
Paul said: "I fall to my knees and pray to the Father" (Ephesians 3:14). That is the only way to obtain the blessing. Take time in prayer in His presence to realize: 'Christ dwells in me." Even in the midst of your daily schedule, look upon your heart as the dwelling place of the Son of God. Then Christ's words: "Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit." (John 15:5) will become your daily experience.
Sermon Outline
- Christ in Me
- Examine Your Faith
- Christ's Presence in Us
- Prayer for Inner Strength
Key Quotes
“Christ is in me. What a difference it would make if we could take time every morning to focus on the thought. Christ is in me.” — Andrew Murray
“Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit.” — Andrew Murray
“I pray that from His glorious, unlimited resources He will give you mighty inner strength through His Holy Spirit.” — Andrew Murray
Application Points
- Take time each day to focus on Christ's presence in your heart and pray for the blessing of His presence and power in your life.
- Examine your faith by reflecting on Christ's words and promises, and by praying for the Holy Spirit's guidance and strength.
- Recognize that Christ's presence in you is the source of your strength and fruitfulness, and seek to remain in Him daily.