Message by Chris Berglund
At The Gathering in Colorado Springs, we are learning together what it means to live from the finished work of the cross. On Sunday, Chris Berglund shared a powerful message on faith’s vision — the call to see reality through the eyes of Christ, rather than through the lens of fear, discouragement, or opposition.
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
The Boundary of Blood
Chris began with a dream that pointed to a “boundary of blood” — the line drawn by covenant that separates life from death, victory from defeat. From the Passover lamb in Exodus, to Rahab’s scarlet cord, to the cross of Jesus, we see this theme woven throughout Scripture.
The cross is the ultimate boundary line. At the shedding of Jesus’ blood, sin and death were decisively conquered. As Chris reminded us: “The boundary of blood is established by blood, but enforced by words.”
Just as David declared God’s covenant before striking Goliath, we too enforce Christ’s victory by declaring, “It is finished.”
Stories of Faithfulness
Chris also shared stories of seemingly hidden men and women of faith — Edward Kimball, William Leslie, David Livingstone — people who sowed faithfully in obedience, often without seeing fruit in their lifetime. Yet generations later, their covenant obedience bore unimaginable fruit: D.L. Moody, Billy Graham, and entire tribes coming to Christ.
These stories remind us: what matters is not how large our impact looks in the moment, but whether we remain faithful to the covenant word God has spoken to us.
Faith’s Vision vs. Circumstances
We are continually confronted with challenges — in our families, our health, our finances, our city. But those circumstances are not the truest reality. Faith is seeing all things as Christ sees them.
Chris challenged us: “We only waver if we believe but are not yet established in faith. Once you’ve seen through His eyes, it becomes a done deal.”
Just as parents apply the blood over their homes at Passover, we are invited to see our children, our families, and our community through the boundary line of Christ’s finished work.
Living as a People of Covenant
The takeaway for us in Colorado Springs is simple but weighty:
- We enforce Christ’s victory not by striving, but by agreement.
- We declare over our homes, “It is finished.”
- We stand together as a covenant people, reminding one another that fear, shame, and unbelief cannot cross the bloodline of Jesus.
1 Peter 3:18 (Mirror Bible)
Christ died once and for all in order to conclusively separate you from a distorted identity. Thus restored righteousness triumphed beyond the reach of any identity not in sync with innocence and oneness.
Listen to the Full Message
🎧 Listen to the full message from Chris Berglund on YouTube:
Faith’s Vision: Seeing Through the Eyes of Christ
Join Us This Sunday in Colorado Springs
If you’re looking for a church family in Colorado Springs that is rooted in the Gospel, gathered in prayer, and growing in the Word, we invite you to join us:
📍 Colorado Springs Christian School
4825 Mallow Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
🕙 Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Come be reminded again: the boundary of blood has been established, and in Christ, it is finished.
At The Gathering, we are building a church in Colorado Springs that is rooted in the Gospel, gathered in prayer, and growing in the Word. If you’re looking for a community where Christ is central and covenant is lived out, learn more about The Gathering.
This message also ties into the national vision of raising up prayer groups and covenant communities across the U.S. through Company 318. If you’d like to connect with others beyond Colorado Springs who are pursuing prayer, union, and covenant, visit Company 318 on Substack.
