We often hear the expression “saluting the Christ in him,” or “seeing the Christ in him,” and we may well ask ourselves what that phrase really means. It is simply the practical application of the rule of Jesus Christ.
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment (John 7:24).
Each of us has a divine Self that is spiritual and perfect but that is never seen on this plane. That is the true man, God’s man, and is what we sometimes call “the Christ within.” Now whenever you dwell upon or realize the presence of the Christ within yourself or within anyone else, outer appearances begin at once to improve. If somebody displeases you, silently salute the Christ in him. If someone say s something against John Smith’s character, salute the Christ in him, refuse to discuss the matter, and of course do not repeat it.
The more often you salute the Christ in others, the sooner you will find Him in yourself.
How wonderful it is that seeing the best in others brings out the best in us. Think about it. Have we ever felt good or uplifted or peaceful when we have been criticizing others or repeating gossip about them. Yet, when we have seen the good in others, we always feel better and our own spirits are lifted. It will serve us all well to remember that even “the least of these” are God-created beings capable of being the highest manifestation of physical creation; that God loves us all and that finding that good in others is the most basic of or obligations and ministry. For how can we truly minister to someone whom we despise or condemn? So, my brothers and sisters, let us each day look for and bring out the best in all God’s children including ourselves. Then we will find our gardens populated with saints and filled with joy, hope, confidence and gladness.
Seeing Christ in you,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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