Christ is alive after his Resurrection. His presence is with us in many ways. He walks beside us never leaving us as we tend especially to our ministry of bringing his presence to the world. We are “in Christ” as St. Paul tells us over and over again in his letters. His sacrificial blood is mingled with ours. What we think, say, and do can be open to receiving the thoughts, words, and actions that he puts in our hearts if we believe and give of ourselves to receive them.
In order to experience “in Christ” in this way, we need to be people of prayer. This kind of prayer requires a surrender of our ego which wants us to be in control. An image that might be helpful in understanding this idea is Scripture’s depiction of Christ walking on the stormy water in the sea of Galilee. Peter leaves the boat when he sees Jesus. His eyes are fixed on him. As long as Peter is looking at Jesus, he also begins to walk on water. But when he realizes what he is doing, Peter then becomes afraid and begins to sink.
When we put our trust in the Lord and not be so concerned with what others are thinking of us, we become capable of doing great things because it is Christ who is acting in us and through us.
- Do you experience Christ’s presence in your life?
- Is the concept of Christ acting through you a new concept for you?
- Has there been a special gift or insight by which you knew it was God calling you?
O God, help me experience your presence in my life.