A brief Bible study: The apostle Paul in writing to "the saints and faithful brethren in Christ" at Colosse, after giving most exalted views of the One in whom they believed, says, "Christ is all, and in all" (Col. 3:11).

As believers, we should see, in the light of other portions of the precious Word, how fully He is all to us. That Word assures us as follows:

1. We are saved by Him (Luke 19:10; 1 Tim. 1:15).
2. Dead and risen with Him (Rom. 6:7,8; Col. 2:20; 3:1).
3. Complete in Him; accepted in Him; yea, seated in the heavenly places in Him (Col. 2:10; Eph. 1:6; 2:6).
4. Separated to Him (John 17:6-19; Rom. 7:4; Eph. 5:25-27; 2 Cor. 11:2).
5. Heirs through Him (Gal. 4:7).
6. Waiting for Him, or should be (1 Thess. 1:10; 1 Cor. 1:7).
7. Soon to be like Him and with Him in the Father's presence, and there forever, without spot, and without fear (1 John 3:2; 1 Thess. 4:16,17; Eph. 1:4).

In short, "possessing Christ we all possess;" yes, now, and in sure hope (1 Cor. 3:21-23; Rom. 8:32; Rev. 21:7).

Say, then, is not Christ all? Is He not enough? Should we not be satisfied with Him? Yes, so satisfied with Him that we shall be willing that any modern Ziba may "take all" beside (2 Sam. 19:29,30)—each one able exultingly to say,

"I have seen the face of Jesus!
   Tell me not of ought beside;
I have heard the voice of Jesus!
   All my soul is satisfied."