CHRIST ALONE — OUR LIFE AND OUR GLORY
Jesus Christ does not merely improve our lives; He becomes our life. The Gospel does not offer Christ as an accessory to an already complete self, but as the center from which everything else finds meaning. The Bible says that all things were created through Him and for Him, and that in Him all things hold together (Colossians 1:16-17). This means Christ is not only the Savior of souls, but the sustaining Lord of creation, history, and every breath we draw. To glorify Him is simply to see reality as it truly is.
In Christ, God has made Himself known without distance or disguise. The eternal Son took on flesh and dwelt among us, revealing the heart of the Father not through power displays, but through humility, truth, and grace (John 1:14). Jesus did not shout God’s love from heaven; He walked it out on dusty roads, touched the untouchable, and bore the weight of human sorrow. When we look at Christ, we are not guessing what God is like; we are seeing Him clearly.
The glory of Christ shines most brightly at the cross. What appeared to be defeat became the moment of victory. He humbled Himself in obedience unto death, even death on a cross, and because of this, God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name above every name (Philippians 2:8-11). The cross exposes the seriousness of sin, the depth of divine love, and the unwavering faithfulness of God all at once. Christ is glorified not by avoiding suffering, but by redeeming it.
Christ is also glorified in His resurrection and reign. Death could not hold Him, and the grave could not silence Him. He lives now as our intercessor, our King, and our peace, ruling not with tyranny, but with mercy and truth (Hebrews 7:25; Ephesians 1:20-23). Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39).
To glorify Christ, then, is to trust Him fully, follow Him freely, and rest in Him completely. It is to confess that He is enough, that no law, ladder, or legacy can add to what He has already finished. Christ is not one chapter in God’s story; He is the point of it all. From beginning to end, from promise to fulfillment, Jesus Christ stands as the Amen of God’s grace.
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Lord Jesus Christ, You are our life, our righteousness, and our hope. Open our eyes to see Your glory more clearly, shape our hearts to love You more deeply, and lead our lives to reflect Your grace more fully. We rest in You alone. Amen.
BDD
