Living in the Fullness of Christ

"For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority." Colossians 2:9-10.

As Christians, we probably do not doubt that Christ is the fullness of God. It is inherent to our faith to believe that God sent his only Son to live in bodily form and to die for the forgiveness of sin. We readily believe that Jesus was fully God and yet fully man.
      We also believe that Christ is the head over all powers and authorities. We believe the Word that tells us he was raised from the dead and exalted to the right hand of the Father to sit on his throne in glory. These things are indisputable. We know Christ! We know his authority, his power and his grace. He has changed our lives and reconciled us to God. We know that we very literally, owe our lives to him.
     Where we struggle is understanding our position in Christ. This scripture is very clear: We have been given all the fullness of Christ. So why don't we believe that. If we have the fullness of Christ, then we, like him, have absolute authority over every power and authority. We have dominion over the enemy because Jesus has dominion over him. We have victory over sin because Christ won the victory over sin. We have defeated death because Jesus defeated death and the grave.
     It is about time that we start acting like the people we really are. We are not defeated. We are not just barely making it from day to day. Despite the circumstances in our lives, we are seated in heavenly places with Christ. We are citizens, in fact royalty in the kingdom of heaven. So, let's begin to live a life that understands who we are. Let's start tapping in to the authority that we have in Christ. It isn't just a little of his authority, it is the FULLNESS of it. All the authority Jesus has, he has bestowed on us.
     Have you ever seen the ceremony when a man is granted Knighthood? This is the way we need to see ourselves in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus stands over us with sword in hand. In love he touches our head and shoulders with the sword and proclaims us ready to go into the world and proclaim the kingdom. When he does this, we are given all the fullness of his power and authority. It came when you gave your life to him. Now, take your place! Know who you are in Christ! Receive his fullness and live in absolute victory!