Experiencing the Fullness of God's Grace

Filled to capacity, having everything that is needed for a complete and abundant life in Christ. This divine fullness encompasses every spiritual blessing, grace, and resource that God makes available to His children. As Scripture declares, "From the fullness of His grace have we all received one blessing after another" (Jn 1:16), revealing the overflowing nature of God's provision for those who seek Him.

The Divine Source of Fullness

All of God's fullness dwells in Christ and this is available to us (Col 1:15,19, 2:9-10). Jesus, who is the head of the church, fills everything in every way (Eph 1:22-23). We can't be in His presence and not be affected, "You will fill me with joy in your presence" (Ps 16:11). We must co-operate and obey, coming to maturity by opening ourselves up to receive all the graces derived from Christ's fullness (Eph 4:13).

Am I earnestly desiring more of Him?

Think about and praise Him for all He has done, rather than thinking about your perceived lack or the troubles of life. With a heart of thanksgiving, give praise to God (Ps 26:7, 69:30, 95:2, 107:22, 145:2).

Receiving and Maintaining Fullness

By our level of self-emptying, we determine the degree of the fullness we can receive. We need continual replenishment of the Holy Spirit as, living in this sinful world, the negative forces drain this vital power and resource from us. John the Baptist expressed this as, "He must become greater, I must become less" (Jn 3:30).

We cannot be full of self and God at the same time. We must choose which it is to be. The Bible calls us to deny self and make Him Lord of our lives (Mt 16:24; Lk 9:23). This daily choice involves surrendering our own desires, ambitions, and will to His perfect purpose, allowing His fullness to replace our emptiness.

Jesus said the Godhead will come and make their home with those that love Him and obey His teaching and so be partakers of the divine nature enabling them to live more like Christ through being "filled with the Spirit" (Jn 14:23; 1 Cor 6:19; Eph 5:18-20; 2 Pet 1:4).

Am I full of self or Christ?

Overflowing to Others

From a heart overflowing with the multitude of blessings God has lavished on us there will be a spill-over with streams of living water flowing out to minister to those in need (Jn 7:38). Focusing on the positive qualities of life plus the spiritual treasures in Christ build up the store within, from which we are able to give out to those around us who are in desperate need of being impacted by the Saviour.

Every Christian's goal should be to experience more of God, so His character, His attributes, and His love etc, define us, having replaced our selfish human qualities. Obviously, we can't achieve the fullness of God (the totality of who God is) in the sense of becoming equal with God.

Am I allowing His fullness to flow through me?

Reflection and Application:

Am I focusing on God's blessings or my perceived lacks?
Do I earnestly desire more of Christ's fullness in my life?
Am I willing to decrease so He can increase?
Is His fullness overflowing to bless those around me?