“In…”
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world” (1 John 2:16).
“Christ; In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3
These two verses give us quite a contrast, don’t they? “In the world,” there is everything that is of Satan to keep the unbeliever insensitive to his ruin, and to discourage and keep the believer from enjoying His blessings in Christ. There is nothing in this world, apart from the Lord Jesus, that is for blessing and edification. “The whole world lieth in wickedness” (1 John 5:19).
However, “in Christ” we have everything for our good and blessing, and all we need to walk through this world for the glory of the Lord, and with spiritual wisdom and understanding. We have treasures and blessings that will never be taken from us and that we will enjoy for all eternity. Dig out those treasures by reading and meditating on the Word of God, and enjoying the person of Christ every day.
