Ephesians 1:10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

Seventy-eight times the New Testament uses the phrase “in Christ”. We are for sure members of the body of Christ. The bride, His church is the embodiment of Christ on earth. There is no denying that, not for those of us who believe.

I spent a good number of years training in the ministry, operating in the gifts, seeking the “better gifts” trying to discover who I am in Christ. I have seen myself as the eyes of Christ, the ears of Christ, even the tongue for a time, but never found comfort with my position in Christ. I always seemed to seek more as if I were dissatisfied, even when I was not.

My desire to be used of the Lord led me on a quest to discover who I was in Christ. I was wrong.

My time would have been better spent if I have sought to discover who Christ is in me.

It came to me in the knowledge of Spiritual Gifts. They are the gifts of the Spirit, performed by the Spirit and not by me. I do not get to wield the power. I do not get to choose the will. I do not get to glory in the Lord’s work. I had to repent of seeking glory before I could see the truth in this matter.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God…

I live not by my faith in Christ but by His faith in me.