Paul writes to the church in Colosse to address a pressing issue: heresy creeping into their faith. Specifically, he confronts the rise of asceticism, the belief that faith in Christ alone is not sufficient and that additional ascetic practices—such as severe self-discipline, abstaining from certain foods, and other self-imposed restrictions—are necessary for spiritual purity and fulfillment. And he writes in Col 2:9-10a

For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete.

He has the Fullness of Deity and You have Him

Paul says, “hold up folks, why are you running about and trying spiritual gymnastics trying to get spiritual fulfillment and perfection? you have Christ in you, and He is the fullness of Deity, and if You have him then you are complete”. There is nothing more you need to add to “Christ in you”. You have everything you need

In Him All the Fullness of Deity Dwells in Bodily Form (Colossians 2:9-10)

This is not something that is temporary but the Greek phrase indicates that in Christ, the fullness of deity permanently and continuously dwells in bodily form. And because this Christ is in us, we are complete and full. Praise God for that!

If Christ were only for us, His work would remain external, providing positional righteousness but not transforming us from within. But His presence in us ensures that the we are righteous in Him, and that we are transformed from the inside.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).

Because we are in Christ, we lack nothing spiritually. Our spirit is alive because of righteousness (Romans 8:10), and through this, we have become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). We are blessed with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3). This truth means we don’t need to run from place to place, seeking a new anointing, double portions, or begging and pleading with God as if these things would make us complete.

Our eyes need to open up to this understanding. I recall a conversation with a pastor years ago who had an issue with gossip, and slander. When I spoke with him, he kept saying “only if I had more anointing, then I would have stopped gossiping. I should fast for 40 days to get that anointing, and I’ll be fine”. But that’s not what the Bible teaches. The Word declares that we are complete in Him (Colossians 2:10). You don’t need more of anything; you need to recognize and understand what you already have in Christ. The Bible says

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. (2 Pet 1:3)

Some worry that teaching the completeness we have in Christ will make people passive, but I believe it has the opposite effect. When people beg and plead with God, they often feel relieved because it shifts the responsibility onto Him. They think, “I’m waiting on God; if He had given me this anointing, I would be different.” But the Bible says God has already blessed us with every spiritual blessing and made us complete

Knowing this, we can no longer claim we lack what we need. The only excuse left is whether or not we are choosing to live in the Spirit. This understanding doesn’t lead to passivity—it inspires responsibility, as we realize that God has equipped us fully to live out the new life He has given us.

Living in Completeness knowing it is finished

Another thing that you need to realize is that it is done! Complete! The Greek for complete in Colossians 2:10 is πεπληρωμένοι (peplērōmenoi) and its grammar is in the perfect passive participle form, signifying a past action with ongoing results. What this means that it is done and the results of that has been going on ever since! You do not need to fast and pray and ask more of God to dwell in you. You have the fullness of Deity living in you! He has given us everything! Wake up to it.

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness” (2 Peter 1:3).

So when you hear people pray for more anointing, more this, more that, tell them that they are complete in Christ.

Believers are complete in Christ and have everything they need for life and godliness through their relationship with Him. Completeness does not mean acquiring more spiritual resources but recognizing that all blessings are already ours in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).

This completeness stems from the finished work of Christ on the cross, which made us new creations with a new heart and spirit (2 Corinthians 5:17).

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me” (Galatians 2:20).

We live by faith in the Son of God-living it out. Praise God!

Application

1. Acknowledge Your Completeness in Christ: Reflect on the truth that you are already complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10). Stop striving for something you already possess. Instead, rest in the reality that God has blessed you with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3).
2. Renew Your Mind: Meditate on Scriptures that affirm your identity and completeness in Christ. Let the truth of the Word transform your thinking (Romans 12:2). Replace thoughts of inadequacy with the assurance that God has equipped you fully for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
3. Live From the Spirit: Instead of pleading for more anointing or blessings, choose to live from the Spirit. Walk in the fullness of what Christ has already given you, relying on His strength and wisdom to guide your actions and character.
4. Take Responsibility: Embrace the responsibility of living out your completeness in Christ. Stop waiting for God to do something He has already done. Trust that you have what it takes to overcome challenges, grow in character, and fulfill your calling in Him.