Dear friend, the Bible says in Colossians 3:3, "For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." You may be wondering about this verse that says, "For you died." In Galatians 2:20, Paul declares, "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." It is as if Paul is saying, I have put to death whatever is worldly in me. I have put to death some worldly attitudes, unwanted habits, my past sins, my anger, my bitterness, and all that displeases God. I have put to death everything, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.

What a glorious life it is to have Christ 100% in our lives! Jesus says in John 11:25, "The one who believes in Me, even if he dies, he lives." Yes, when we believe in God, we will never truly die. We live with Christ! As II Corinthians 2:14 says, He beautifully leads us in the triumphal procession with Christ. The spiritual life of a person is a hidden life, having its source in God. In Him, we have all spiritual blessings. That is why Paul proclaims in Philippians 1:21, "To live is Christ." Without Christ, we cannot truly live in this world, as Apostle Paul states in Acts 17:28: "In Him, we live and move and have our being." May the Lord enable you to live with Christ! With Christ, you are a victorious and successful person. 

A dear brother named John once testified about his life. He was deeply addicted to alcohol, drinking from morning to night. Often, he would not even realise if he had clothes on his body while he drank. In this condition, his family members arranged his marriage. However, after two years, due to constant fights in the family, his wife left him. This drove him deeper into alcoholism, and eventually, he became bedridden. In this desperate state, a brother invited him to the Vanagaram Prayer Tower. There, he was counselled by prayer intercessors, and he began to visit the Prayer Tower frequently. Through those prayers, he found great comfort. That same year, his wife returned to him. She conceived and gave birth to a baby boy. The following year, in 2015, they were blessed with another child, a baby girl. Today, he is completely free from alcohol! He leads a beautiful family life, has secured a job, and even runs his own business. What a good God we have, isn’t it?

When we come to Jesus, our lives are transformed. The Lord hides us in Himself and lifts us to greater heights. Yes, God is our hiding place. He surrounds us with songs of deliverance. You, too, will see a change in your life!

PRAYER:
Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You for the precious gift of life hidden in Christ Jesus. Please help me to put to death everything that displeases You and to live completely for You. Fill me with Your presence, Lord, so that You would reign in me always. Let my heart overflow with love, peace, and the joy that comes from knowing You. Lead me in Your triumphal procession, lifting me to greater spiritual heights. Bless me with all the heavenly riches found in Christ Jesus. Let my life be a living testimony for Your glory. Keep me safe in Your hiding place and surround me with songs of deliverance. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.