Christ in You, the Hope of Glory (Santosh Poonen)

In order to have Christ formed through her, Mary and Joseph: I. faced Poverty and Oppression (Luke 1:46-55; Luke 4:18-19). II. had to make the choice, and faced loneliness, and fear. (Lamentations 3:21-26). III : were those who believed the Lord’s words (Luke 1:37-38); handmaiden mentality is saying, "Why is it me God has asked? I am nothing!" (I John 1:6-7) fellowship is one Christian saying to another, “He is moving in me… and in you” (I Kings 19:11-12). IV. bore Christ’s reproach in silence with honor (Hebrews 11:25-26; Romans 15:3; Matthew 1:21) Jesus means, “He will save His people from their sins” (Philippians 2:12-13) God’s will for Christ to be formed in you is greater than any of your fears. V. became partakers of the sufferings of Christ (II Corinthians 1:3-5; Colossians 1:24-29) we labor to present everyone with Christ in them perfectly; (John 13:14-15) God forms Christ in those who wash the feet of others amid their own trials; (I Peter 4:12-13; Romans 8:18-30). VI. realized that Christ is for all mankind (Psalm 30:5b; Romans 6:23) "We have each been given a gift". Don't be afriad to let the world get their "grimy" hands on the Chrit in you. VII. slept in heavenly peace (Revelation 12:10-12) Satan will try to “end” God’s prophecy over your life through persecution; (John 7:30) every detail of Jesus’ life was planned by His Father; (Colossians 3:3; John 17:23; II Timothy 3:15-16) the mystery of godliness is Christ came in our flesh; (Romans 8:31-39). Are you a “wise man” simply following the star and bringing your gift to Jesus, or are you a bondslave in whom Christ is being formed?”