Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
The Christian journey is characterized by the experience of Christ as our life. this experience progresses from being in Christ to abiding in Him, allowing Him to live through us. This abiding is facilitated by attending to the inner anointing—the moving and working of the all-inclusive Spirit within us. As we heed this anointing, we remain in continuous fellowship with the Lord, experiencing His life in a real and practical way.
To practice abiding, we must cultivate an awareness of this inner anointing, allowing it to lead and instruct us daily. This involves a conscious turning to our spirit, where the Lord as the Spirit resides, and living in accordance with His promptings. Such a lifestyle results in a spontaneous expression of Christ through us, as we live not by our own efforts but by His indwelling life.
Main Points:
- Inner Anointing: The anointing within us is the key to abiding in Christ, teaching and guiding us in all things.
- Experiential Reality: Abiding in Christ is a practical experience, not just a doctrinal understanding.
- Conscious Turning: We must intentionally turn to our spirit to connect with the indwelling Lord.
- Spontaneous Expression: Living by the inner anointing leads to a natural manifestation of Christ’s life through us.
- Continuous Fellowship: Attending to the anointing ensures ongoing communion with the Lord.
Reflection/Activity:
Take time each day to quiet your soul and turn inwardly to the Lord’s presence within you. Pay attention to the inner anointing, allowing it to guide your thoughts, decisions, and actions. Journal your experiences of abiding in Christ, noting how the inner anointing leads you in various situations.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, make me sensitive to the inner anointing, that I may abide in You continually.
Teach me to turn to my spirit daily, living in accordance with Your indwelling presence.
May my life be a spontaneous expression of Your character and love.
Keep me in continuous fellowship with You, guided by the anointing within.
Help me to experience abiding in You as a practical reality in my daily walk, Amen.