"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)
Every time somebody asks me what my astrological sign is, I tell them,
"Jesus is my sign. I'm a Christian." Often the person will continue,
"Yes, but what month were you born in?" Still I persist,
"I'm a Christian. I'm born again."
For centuries people have believed that their destiny is controlled by the
month of their birth. They are slaves to the stars. Thank goodness that for
those who believe in Jesus Christ there is freedom from such bondage.
Colossians 2:10 tells us we are complete in Christ-not in anything else.
He is the head over every power in the universe. We need never be threatened
by the forces of darkness that may surround us. Christ reigns above those forces.
The stars can't control our destinies-
Jesus created the stars! He is our authority.
It is a wonderful thing to be made whole and full. This means we can stop searching
for identity and self-worth in the elemental and base philosophies of the world.
Our future is sure in Christ because no longer are we incomplete creatures,
helpless in the face of an unseen destiny.
Nevertheless, we must guard against seductive philosophies and false religions,
just as we must look inward at our own personal, unbridled needs. I have counseled
countless people who are insecure, fearful, moody, and desperately dependent on
the approval of the other people. These things can imprison us just as miserably
as the deceptive philosophy of astrology.
Jesus Christ is the head over every power and authority, and He is more powerful
than sorrow, gloom, fear, insecurity, and the need for approval. It is important that
we tell ourselves daily, "I find my personhood in the Lord Jesus and not in other
people, not in success, relationships, ideal circumstances, or the stars."
Then tell the Lord triumphantly, "Thank you for giving me fullness in You."
"Fullness In Christ"
A devotional by
Marie Chapian
(1938-
American writer and Radio Ministry host
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