Devotional: Living in Fullness

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Have you ever tried to fill a leaky bucket? No matter how much water you pour, it just never stays full.

Many Christians feel like that—always coming to God for a little more patience, peace, or strength, but sensing they’re running on empty.

But Paul writes something stunning: “All the fullness of God lives in Christ, and you have been brought to fullness in Him.”

It’s as if God has plugged up that bucket and poured in His very own life—through Jesus!

This means you don’t have to collect spiritual “things” one by one. When you welcome Jesus, you welcome all God’s fullness. Patience, peace, wisdom—the whole package—is already there in Him.

Simple Story: The Pantry Door

Imagine a little girl named Emily who’s always hungry. She tries to fill her snack bowl from scraps left on the table.

One day her grandma sees her, walks to the big pantry, and opens the door wide. Inside are shelves overflowing with good food.

Grandma smiles and says, “Emily, all this is here for you. You don’t have to settle for crumbs. Whenever you’re hungry or need something, come to the pantry. It’s yours because you’re mine.”

Emily’s eyes light up! She realizes she’s been missing out all this time—not because she wasn’t loved, but because she didn’t know what was hers.

Just like Emily, many believers spend their lives feeling empty, chasing crumbs of peace or patience.

But Jesus is God’s open pantry—He is fullness, and He lives in you. Every need, every moment—go straight to Him, and enjoy what is already yours.

Prayer: Opening Eyes to the Fullness

Lord Jesus, thank You that all the fullness of God lives bodily in You, and that through You, I have been brought to fullness.

Forgive me for settling for “crumbs” when You offer me Your whole pantry of love, peace, strength, and patience.

Holy Spirit, open my eyes—let me truly see Jesus for who He is, and discover who I am in Him.

When I feel weak, remind me that the fullness is in Christ, and Christ is in me. Let me live with open hands and an expectant heart, trusting You to be everything I need, every single day.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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