The Divine Promise of Glory

Christ in you, the hope of glory.

“To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:27 (KJV)

This powerful New Testament truth reveals a mystery that was hidden for generations but now made known to the saints: Christ lives in us—and He is our hope of glory.

This isn't merely a future promise for heaven. It is a present assurance for every child of God that in Christ, we are destined for glory—even during earthly trials. Whether in this life or the life to come, the end of our story is marked by His glory.

Hope in This Life and the Life to Come

The apostle Paul offers this powerful perspective in 1 Corinthians 15:19:

“If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.”

This reveals two distinct but connected categories of hope:

  1. Hope in this life – God's intervention, strength, provision, healing, and victory in our earthly walk.
  2. Hope in the life to come – Eternal glory with Christ in heaven.

Many believers eagerly anticipate heaven, and rightly so. But we must not neglect the hope God has given us in this present life—even in the face of hardship. God wants us to expect His glory to be revealed now, not just later.

Glory in Trials

Trials are real. But Scripture teaches us to expect victory through them—not just escape from them. Jesus demonstrated this when Lazarus died:

“Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?” — John 11:40

Jesus had already declared that Lazarus’ sickness would not end in death, but rather in the glory of God (John 11:4). Though Lazarus died, the situation ended in resurrection and the manifestation of God’s power.

Likewise, your trial is not the end—it is the stage for God’s glory.

The Example of Abraham

Abraham believed in hope, even when there was no natural reason to hope:

“…before him whom he believed, even God, who quickens the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were.” — Romans 4:17

He did not consider the deadness of his own body or Sarah’s womb. Instead, he was strong in faith, giving glory to God, and remained fully persuaded that God would do what He promised.

What quickened their situation? The glory of God.

The Spirit of Glory Within Us

The same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead now lives in every believer:

“But if the Spirit of Him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, He… shall also quicken your mortal bodies…” — Romans 8:11

This is not only about future resurrection—it’s about supernatural life right now, even in dead or hopeless situations. His Spirit brings divine strength, renewal, and breakthrough.

Glory That Outweighs Affliction

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” — 2 Corinthians 4:17

God’s glory is not only coming after the affliction—it is produced through it. That’s why we fix our eyes on the unseen, eternal reality, not the temporary pressure around us.

Glory Is Your Portion—Now and Forever

Colossians 1:27 is not just theological information; it is a divine assurance.
Christ in you means glory is at work in you. In every situation, His presence is your advantage. You are not without help. You are not without hope.

  • No trial can cancel God’s promise.
  • No season can override God’s love.
  • No devil can abort God's glory in your life.

Just as God raised Lazarus, quickened Abraham’s body, and raised Jesus from the grave—He will bring glory out of your trials as you believe.

Declare This Boldly:

I am a child of God.
I know and believe that God loves me.
Nothing—no creature, no trial, no season—can separate me from His love.
Christ in me is the hope of glory!
I will see the glory of God in the land of the living.
This shall end in glory.
In Jesus’ name. Amen!

 

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