The movie Mrs. Doubtfire is comedy about a divorced man who was simply wanted to spend time with his children and help raise them. Because had been denied access to his children, he then applied and was hired their nanny. This meant he had to dress up as an elderly woman. And it worked, until . . .
He was at a restaurant where his nanny persona and his actual father persona had to be there at the same time. There was a very comedic rush to transform back and forth into each persona.
It would be so difficult if not impossible to be ONE person in two things at the same time.
In the beginning of Colossians, we find this letter written to people who are two things at once. It reads, “To the Saints and faithful in Christ at Colossae.” (1:2)
Those who are reading this letter are 1. Saints and faithful and 2. In Colossae. The readers are in two places at the same time. In Christ and In Colossae.
What is the implication of this for us? We are also just like the people in Colossae. As believers, we are in Christ and in Springfield. Or in Christ and in Columbus. Or in Christ and in Cincinnati. You get the point right?
As believers we look to grow and mature in Christ while we also are where we live. Being in Christ means we represent Him where we live. This changes many things like how we talk, how we handle anger, how we present ourselves to others and even how we love.
Because we are IN two things at once. We do this to live for His glory alone.
Have a great day.