Living In The Light

November 22, Follow Christ’s Example

And you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
—Colossians 2:10 LL 343.1

The Lord Jesus has chosen human beings as His instruments. They are to carry out His purposes. His death on the cross of Calvary was the climax of His humiliation. His work as a redeemer is beyond finite conception. Only those who have died to self, whose lives are hid with Christ in God, can have any conception of the completeness of the offering made to save the fallen race. LL 343.2

In the daily life we are to follow Christ’s example. Then into the religious life will come the peace that passes understanding. We are not to engage in any employment or enterprise to gain the praise or honor of men and women. We are not to speak one word or do one action that will lower in the minds of others the ideal they have of the One who died a death of shame on the cross that He might purchase the privilege of saving His enemies. LL 343.3

It is our privilege to be partakers of the divine nature, but in order to be this, we must watch vigilantly against sin. Appearance is nothing, pretense is nothing, in God’s sight. He marks with pleasure the sincerity of real reformation, shown in a life of purity and righteousness. Nothing short of such a life will He accept from His workers. Whatever our position, we are to strive earnestly to live the Christ-life. The truth must dwell in the heart, ennobling and sanctifying the life. Christ was without guile, and His human workers must be as He was. They must be closely united to Him, that they may work to the glory of God. Then their record in the books of heaven will be, “Ye are complete in Him” (Colossians 2:10). LL 343.4

In order to achieve this, the highest of all attainments, we must daily receive the grace of God, else we shall fail of reaching the goal of success. Christ’s sacrifice is our assurance of victory. Every striving soul may overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of His testimony.—Letter 196, 1901. LL 343.5

Further Reflection: : When we follow the example of Christ, seeking to live our lives for His glory, honor, and praise, the by-product of this effort is peace. What role does the Holy Spirit play in this process? LL 343.6