Christ as My Everything

   Morning watch brings my to Acts 4:11-12 and Colossians 3:11, this morning and I see something profound about who Jesus really is to me.

   When I read about Christ being the stone that was rejected but became the cornerstone, it hits me differently now. This isn't just ancient history - this is about the One who holds my life together. Jesus is my solid ground when everything else feels shaky. When I'm uncertain or afraid, I can plant my feet firmly on who He is and know I won't fall.

  What amazes me most is realizing how complete Jesus is. His name carries such weight not because of some mystical formula, but because of who He actually is. When I call on Jesus, I'm calling on someone who encompasses everything I could ever need

  I'm starting to see that Christ isn't just part of my life - He IS my life. He's not just someone I pray to occasionally; He's woven into every breath I take. When I'm hungry, He's my food. When I'm thirsty, He satisfies me. When I feel weak, He's my strength. When I don't know what to say, He becomes my words. 

  The verse in Colossians about Christ being "all in all" used to sound like religious language to me, but now I see it's describing reality. There's literally no aspect of existence where Christ isn't present and available. He's God reaching down to me, He's humanity I can relate to, He's the Spirit living within me.

  What moves me most is this thought from Ephesians - that somehow I get to be part of expressing who Christ is to the world. Not through perfect behavior or having all the answers, but simply by living connected to this all-encompassing One. When people see genuine love, peace, or hope flowing through my ordinary life, they're seeing glimpses of Christ's fullness.

 I can't wrap my mind around how vast and complete Jesus is. Every time I think I understand how much He means to me, I discover there's infinitely more. He's my foundation, my covering, my direction, my purpose - literally everything I am and everything I need.

 This reality changes how I approach each day. I'm not trying to figure out life on my own anymore. I'm learning to recognize Christ as the answer to needs I didn't even know I had.