Living in Christ, yes but how then?

Living in Christ... Being in Christ... Two very common and widely used expressions that, in my opinion, have become somewhat “trivialized” because, although we are convinced that we understand their meaning, the reality is often more complex than we think.

So what does living in Christ actually mean?

This question was the subject of Dr. Raoul Wafo's message on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

In his introduction, he emphasized that, unfortunately, many of us think that living in Christ means being Christian, or attending church regularly, or participating in church activities.

The most dramatic observation is that one can ultimately be very committed for years to things concerning God, even with a high degree of visibility attested to and observed by others, without being in Christ.

According to the Man of God, living in Christ is a deeply spiritual expression meaning to live in union with Christ, becoming one with Him, in accordance with His teachings, and revealing His divinity through our lives.

Upon closer examination of this definition, we see three important concepts:

➡️ Being one with Christ

➡️ Follow, and, above all, walking according to his teachings

➡️ Finally that our behavior in society be consistent with His principles and reveal Him

Subsequently, the message focused on five essential aspects for living our lives in Christ fully and effectively:

1. The new identity / The transformation of our heart

“One can be a Christian without being in Christ. Being in Christ means accepting Christ into one's heart.”

Dr Raoul Wafo

It is a voluntary and individual choice, according to the doctor, because once the confession has been made, behavior must also change to be in line with the new person we have become.

2. Having a personal relationship with God, that is, living in communion with God.

This is achieved through 4 equally important and complementary activities: prayer, reading the Scriptures, obedience to His will (John 6:38), and fellowship.

Here we have seen that the time spent in prayer has a strong influence not only on our love of the Scriptures, but also on the time we spend reading God's Word.

“Your growth in prayer will be equivalent to your growth in truth (the Scriptures)!”
“Your growth in prayer will be equivalent to your growth in truth!”
“By opening the Bible, you expose your thought system to divine knowledge!”

Dr Raoul Wafo

Obedience to a rule or principle by definition requires knowledge of that rule or principle. You can't obey something you don't know.

3. Renewing our intelligence

Before you opened your heart to Jesus, you had a way of being. Now God enters your heart, and so your heart must change.

“A child of God is not called to act, but to act excellently”.

Dr Raoul Wafo

4. Bearing fruit / Being productive for God

5. Living a life of victory

Manifest victory is the consequence of the 4 preceding stages.

"Adversity is the pedestal by which God reveals His greatness!
A Man who knows no adversity knows no greatness!".

Dr Raoul Wafo

We understand that living in Christ is first and foremost a conscious decision that is demonstrated by the way we act, the ultimate goal of which is that our God be glorified through our conduct and actions.

It's not a question of shutting ourselves away within the four walls of the church, confining ourselves to the activities that take place there and cutting ourselves off from the outside world, for it is indeed on the “outside” that we demonstrate this life in Christ.

If you'd like to delve deeper into the subject, you'll find the full text of this message below. ⤵️

Until then, be well and see you at our next exchange.

Hang in there, we're together, but above all, God is with you!

SBE

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