We are hidden in God together with Christ.

 **"Hidden Together with Christ in God"**  

*A Meditation on Our Secure Identity in Him*  

**Scripture Foundation:**  

*"For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory."*  

**(Colossians 3:3-4, NIV)**  

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### **1. The Mystery of Being "Hidden in God"**  

This is not physical concealment, but **spiritual security**—like a treasure buried in an unshakable vault (Matthew 13:44). It means:  

- **We are *in Christ*** – *"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."* (Romans 8:1)  

- **Christ is *in us*** – *"Christ in you, the hope of glory."* (Colossians 1:27)  

- **We are *sealed by the Spirit*** – *"You were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit."* (Ephesians 1:13)  

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### **2. What Does It Mean Practically?**  

**A. *Safe from Eternal Harm***  

- No enemy (human or demonic) can sever us from God’s grip (John 10:28-29).  

- *"Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ."* (Romans 8:38-39)  

**B. *Secure in Our Identity***  

- The world defines us by performance; God defines us by *position* (Ephesians 2:6).  

- *"You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, God’s special possession."* (1 Peter 2:9)  

**C. *Steadied in Trials***  

- When storms rage, our *true self* (hidden in Christ) remains unshaken (Psalm 46:1-3).  

- *"Though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed daily."* (2 Corinthians 4:16)  

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### **3. How to Live from This Truth**  

**A. *Abide in Him***  

- *"Remain in Me, and I will remain in you."* (John 15:4)  

- Practice His presence through prayer, Scripture, and worship.  

**B. *Reject False Identities***  

- When shame whispers *"failure,"* declare: *"I am hidden in Christ—His righteousness is mine!"* (2 Corinthians 5:21)  

**C. *Anticipate Glory***  

- One day, our hidden life will be *fully revealed* (1 John 3:2). Live now in light of that day!  

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### **A Prayer of Assurance**  

*"Father, thank You that in Christ, I am forever safe.  

When I feel exposed to shame, remind me—I am *hidden in Your Son*.  

When I feel attacked, remind me—no weapon formed against me prospers (Isaiah 54:17).  

When I feel insignificant, remind me—I am Your *treasured possession* (Exodus 19:5).  

**Jesus, my life is wrapped in Yours.**  

Clothe me today with Your love, peace, and power.  

Holy Spirit, anchor me in this unshakable truth:  

*I am not my own—I am Yours.*  

Until the day You appear in glory,  

Keep me abiding, secure, and confident in You.  

Amen."*  

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### **Key Promises**  

- *"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty."* (Psalm 91:1)  

- *"God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms."* (Ephesians 2:6)  

- *"You have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God."* (Colossians 3:3)  

**You are not merely surviving—you are *thriving* in His invincible love.**  

Rest deep. Stand firm. Shine bright. ✝️