Made Complete in Christ
This revelation is critical for the Believer to embrace, because it undergirds the very foundation of the Ekklesia. The apostolic Church—the called out ones who are sent—must not operate from lack or striving but from the fullness of Christ, declaring that we are complete in Him. Every assignment, every calling, and every Kingdom mandate is fully resourced in Christ, not by human effort but by faith. We are not waiting to be made whole; we already stand complete in Him.
This truth flows from the revelation of the mercy seat and the blood of Jesus, which speaks on our behalf in Heaven. His blood does not just cleanse, it testifies on our behalf. It declares our forgiveness, righteousness, sonship, and completeness in Him. The Ekklesia must preach from this fullness, proclaiming that we stand complete in Christ and that all the resources needed for our assignment are found in Him. These resources are not earned or demanded but received by faith as we labor to enter into His rest. If Christ has purchased all things for us through His death, then striving ceases, and we walk in the inheritance freely given.
As I reflected on this truth, I realized this was the very message my spiritual mom kept preaching to me when I was first saved. Martha would share, quite passionately, about the finished work of Christ and how we stand complete in Him. She would raise her hand in praise to the Lord, then place her hand on her heart and declare, "His work was finished," and then with great conviction she would say, "I stand complete in Him." A few decades later, the full impact of that truth has finally hit me with greater clarity and power.
We must possess a revelation of the Son of God who is seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling and reigning (Hebrews 1:3). If we are one with Him, then all things are ours.
As 1 Corinthians 3:21–23 (NKJV) declares, "Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours. And you are Christ's, and Christ is God's."
And 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV) affirms, "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work."
This aligns perfectly with Colossians 2:9–10 (NKJV), which declares, "For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power."
To be "complete in Christ" means there is nothing lacking in our spiritual standing before God. Everything we need—righteousness, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, strength, provision, and purpose—has already been deposited within us. We are not working to become something; we are learning to walk in what we already are. This idea does require that we work out our salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who wills and works in us for His good pleasure (Philippians 2:12–13). It's a journey of alignment, not achievement—a walk of faith, not of works.
A Personal Encounter with This Truth
It was during a time of deep communion with the Father that I received this revelation. As I stood before Him, I wasn't just praying, I was listening. Suddenly His words cut through every doubt and every lingering sense of inadequacy. All that I am was absorbed in Him. It was as though we had completely become one. As the Father gazed on me, He saw me as 100% complete in Christ. He said, "I see you complete in my Son. All that is in Him is in you; all His resources, His treasures, His provision, and His revelation are yours because you are in Him." (Photo via Unsplash)
At that moment something profound happened. This wasn't just intellectual knowledge; it was imprinted upon me. It was as though God was writing His laws upon my heart and mind, just as Hebrews 10:16 (NKJV) declares, "This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds I will write them."
In a sense, the weight of contending was removed. I stood before the Father without lack, insufficiency, or unworthiness. I was not striving to receive; I was already complete in Christ.
Five Scriptural Foundations of Our Fullness in Christ
1. We Lack Nothing in Him
From the very foundation of our faith, God has declared that all things are ours in Christ. 1 Corinthians 3:21–23 (NKJV) affirms that "all things are yours... And you are Christ's, and Christ is God's." This truth dismantles every mindset of lack, every whisper of insufficiency, and every lie that tells us we must earn what has already been freely given.
The resources of the Kingdom are not stored in some far-off place, inaccessible to us; they are already ours in Christ. 2 Corinthians 9:8 further confirms this, declaring that God makes all grace abound toward us, ensuring that we always have all sufficiency in all things. This means we are not meant to live in survival mode, scraping by spiritually, emotionally, or even materially. Instead, we are called to abundance for every good work. The apostolic Church must lead from this revelation, understanding that lack is not a Kingdom reality. If Christ is truly our sufficiency, then there is no place for striving, no place for desperation—only faith-filled stewardship of what He has already provided.
2. We Are Seated with Christ in Authority
The reality of our fullness in Christ is directly tied to our position in Him. We are not just subjects in His Kingdom; we are co-heirs, seated with Him in heavenly places. Ephesians 1:3 proclaims that we have been blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. This means that the authority Christ operates in is not separate from us. It is within us. The throne room of God is not a distant reality; it is where we function right now as those who have been raised and seated with Christ (Ephesians 2:6).
To be seated with Him means to rule with Him, to govern in alignment with His will, and to execute His divine purposes on the earth. The apostolic Church must walk in this awareness, moving beyond mere intercession into decrees and declarations, partnering with Heaven to manifest God's will on earth. The authority to bring transformation does not come from striving; it flows from our seated position in Christ.
3. The Covenant of Oneness and Sonship
Jesus' prayer in John 17:22–23 reveals the depth of the Father's desire for us—not just to serve Him but to be one with Him. He declared, "[T]he glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one" (v. 23, NKJV). This is not a mere metaphor; it is a covenant reality. The same glory that rested upon Christ now rests upon us.
2 Peter 1:3 (NKJV) expands on this, affirming that "His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness." This means that nothing needed for our destiny has been withheld.
We are not orphans; we are sons and daughters who are fully accepted, fully empowered, and fully resourced. As sons we inherit rather than strive. As partakers of His divine nature (2 Peter 1:4), we walk in supernatural provision, wisdom, and revelation—not as outsiders looking in, but as heirs functioning from the inside. Apostolic leaders must shift from a servant mentality to a sonship reality, recognizing that they are not working for favor but from favor. The Kingdom is inherited, not earned. (Photo via Unsplash)
4. We Live from a Finished Work
The finality of Christ's work on the cross is the foundation of our completeness. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) declares, "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him." This is not a process of earning righteousness. It is a divine exchange that has already taken place. We are not gradually becoming righteous; we have been made righteous. Every accusation, every stronghold of condemnation, every lie that says we must still prove ourselves is nullified in the finished work of Christ.
The cross is not an invitation to strive. It is an invitation to rest in what has been accomplished. If we live from this revelation, we cease to operate from a place of deficiency and step fully into the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness (Romans 5:17). The apostolic Church must not only preach the cross but live from its reality, proclaiming that Christ's work is enough, and so are we, because we are in Him.
5. Illustrating This Revelation
Imagine standing before the Father, robed in Christ, fully accepted, without a trace of lack or deficiency. You are not standing there hoping to be enough, striving to be worthy, or trying to obtain blessings. You are already complete. There is no separation between you and the sufficiency of Christ. The Father does not see you apart from His Son; He sees you in Him, possessing all that He possesses.
This is the heart of covenant reality, a divine exchange in which Christ took our lack and gave us His fullness (2 Corinthians 5:21). We live from completeness, not towards it.
How to Walk in This Reality
Renew Your Mind: Accept this as truth (Romans 12:2). The battle is often in the mind. You must align your thoughts with what God has declared: you are already complete in Christ. Transformation happens when you believe and meditate on His word, allowing it to reshape your mindset.
Stop Striving: You are not working for completeness, but we need to receive that which has already been purchased for us. Many Believers fall into the trap of trying to earn what God has already freely given. You are not trying to get into victory; you are operating from it. Learn to walk in rest, knowing that your sufficiency is in Him.
Draw from the Inheritance: Faith activates the supply that is already in you (Galatians 2:20). Just as a joint bank account allows both parties to withdraw funds, your life is intertwined with Christ's. His strength, wisdom, and provision are already in you. Your role is not to ask as if you lack but to access by faith what is already yours.
Live as a Son, Not a Servant: A servant works for provision; a son inherits and abides (Romans 8:15–17). Many in the Body of Christ function as servants, working for God's approval rather than working from His approval. Sons don't beg for what belongs to them; they walk in their inheritance. You are an heir with Christ. Everything He has belongs to you because you are one with Him.
Final Charge: Apostolic Leaders Must Walk in Completion
The apostolic movement cannot advance without the revelation of completeness in Christ. We are not working toward sufficiency. We already have it.
Imagine standing before the Father, robed in Christ, fully accepted, and without a trace of lack or deficiency. You are not hoping to be enough, striving to be worthy, or trying to obtain blessings. You are already complete. There is no separation between you and the sufficiency of Christ. (Photo via Unsplash)
The Father does not see you apart from His Son; He sees you in Him, possessing all that He possesses.
This is the heart of covenant reality—a divine exchange where Christ took our lack and gave us His fullness. We live from completeness, not toward it.
The call to the Ekklesia is clear:
• Step into the fullness of Christ
• Live and lead from the place of Christ's sufficiency
• Preach from the revelation that we lack nothing in Him
• Equip the Body to function from fullness, not striving
Ask God now, "Please write this truth upon my heart and mind. Let me never again operate from a mindset of lack. Teach me to walk in the fullness of Christ."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. If I'm already complete in Christ, why do I still struggle with sin, doubt, or insecurity?
Your spirit is fully complete, but your mind and soul are being renewed. Sanctification is the process of learning to walk in the fullness that is already yours. Just as a child grows into their inheritance, you are growing in the revelation of what Christ has given you.
2. Does this mean I don't need to pray for blessings anymore?
Not at all! But instead of asking from a place of lack, shift your prayers to agreement with God's provision. Instead of "God, give me peace," pray, "Thank You, Lord, that Your peace is already in me." Faith accesses what is already provided.
3. How does being "complete in Christ" change the way I live daily?
When you believe you are complete, you stop striving. You move from insecurity to confidence, from lack to abundance, from trying to earn God's favor to resting in it. This changes how you approach relationships, work, and spiritual battles; you now operate from victory, not towards it.
4. What if I don't feel complete in Christ?
Feelings follow faith. Don't base your identity on emotions but on the Word. Declare Colossians 2:10 over yourself until your mind and heart align with truth.
Conclusion: Step Into Your Fullness
God is not looking at you, wondering when you will finally become enough; He already sees you complete in His Son. He does not measure you by your flaws, failures, or shortcomings. He sees Christ in you. He sees His Son in you, made perfect and complete in Christ's righteousness.
Today, choose to believe it. Walk in it. Live from it. The fullness of God is already yours. You lack nothing.
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Will Meier
Awakening Destiny Global
Email:Â info@awakeningdestiny.global
Website:Â www.awakeningdestiny.global
Will and Donna Meier are dynamic leaders at Awakening Destiny Global, passionately dedicated to awakening Believers and nations to their God-given destinies. Their mission is to restore and catalyze a global movement of spiritual revival and transformation. Will, a Kingdom entrepreneur, speaker, and leadership coach, combines decades of experience in a Fortune 50 aerospace company with his spiritual leadership. He is the author of 'Leaders for Life—Creating Champions through the NOW Leadership Process,' focusing on integrating Kingdom principles into marketplace leadership. Donna is actively involved in their community and was recently elected to the local board of education, where she advocates for children and aims to drive positive change. Their shared commitment to spiritual and community leadership makes them an influential apostolic and prophetic team across both spiritual and secular spheres. Will and Donna have two sons, live in Connecticut, and enjoy outdoor adventures and travel.
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