Ye Are Christ’s
”Ye are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.”—1 Corinthians 3:23
St. Paul ransacks heaven and earth, time and eternity, to make up the Christian’s rich catalogue of mercies. But, as though the utmost stretch of thought, of men or angels, might omit some part of the believer’s treasure; and lest any thing should be found wanting for support and comfort to any needy soul, he twice repeats ‘All things are yours.’ Believer, wouldst thou know thy title? Wouldst thou enquire, whence is it that the Lord should consign such innumerable blessings, such infinitely rich mercies to us? Whereas one thing we know, we feel daily that we are sinners to this very hour. And will not this prevent the right to possession, and the freedom of enjoyment? No: justice and wisdom conspire to take away this and every other objection. The medium of communication is such, that neither reason, law, nor equity can gainsay.
Dwell on this point; look up to the Spirit of truth, to establish faith, strengthen hope, increase love, and promote joy. ‘Ye are Christ’s,’ by special gift; his dear purchase, and his precious reward. We have all in him by rich love, peculiar grace, free gift, and precious promises. Precious faith is the blessed evidence of interest and propriety in this blessed inventory. But how came faith? From hearing the word of God. From whom came the word? By the Spirit of truth, who also gives faith. Why is the Spirit given? Because Jesus is glorified. Wherefore came Jesus to seek and save the lost? The Father loved us, and gave his Son for us. Why did the Father love us? It was ‘the good pleasure of his will, according to which he chose us, in Christ Jesus, before the foundation of the world; predestinated us to the adoption of children, and blessed us with all spiritual blessings in him.’ Eph. 1:3-5. Hence, Oh believer, how clear thy title; how certain thy possession!
‘Christ is God’s,’ God’s beloved Son; so art thou in him. Christ is God’s gift for thee, God’s gift to thee, and thou to him. Thou enjoyest all in him, and receivest all from him. Canst thou ever want food for faith, a source of love, a fountain of holiness, or a spring of consolation. What have we done, or what could we do to get an interest in Christ, or procure a right to such heavenly treasures. Verily we have done enough to forfeit, but nothing to deserve them. Know this and be humbled; consider this and be joyful in love. ‘All things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ.’ 2 Cor. 5:18. Walk worthy of the Lord, and be fruitful in every good work. Col. 1:10
I claim my title in my head.
Faith is my evidence:
All things are mine, for I am Christ’s
However opposed by sense.
How blessed is my present state!
Immensely rich am I:
Christ is my life, death is my gain;
I soon shall reign on high.
William Mason (1719-1791) was a High-Calvinist author. For many years he served as a Justice of the Peace, and in 1783 was appointed a Magistrate. He served as editor of the Gospel Magazine before and after the editorship of Augustus Toplady. He is best known for a morning and evening devotional entitled, “A Spiritual Treasury For The Children Of God.”
