“To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”
Colossians 1:27-28
The description “Christ in you” means the mystery is not only about Christ coming to this world, but also about Christ coming personally to each individual. The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans 8:10 that it is through Word and Sacrament (Baptism and Holy Communion) that Christ is in us.
The words “admonishing … teaching” indicates that it is both Law and Gospel that provides the foundation of the Christian message. The word “mature” is literally “perfect or complete.” Only by virtue of our Baptism into Christ can we be what God wants us to be.
God’s blessings on your day…