How do we know Christ is our reward?

Colossians 2:18 emphasizes that believers should not allow anyone to deceive them about their standing before God, as Christ is our completeness and our reward. The imagery Paul uses around victors in a race illustrates the confidence that believers have already won through Christ. In Him, we find our justification and righteousness, making Him our ultimate reward. The victory is not contingent upon our efforts but is secured by faith in Jesus, who grants us the status of winners in the race of faith.