We are Easter people transformed by the love of Christ—through His victory over death and the power of the Holy Spirit, we have been altar’d.
Our sin will grow in the darkness, but salvation comes in the light that Jesus brings.
There is a saying that “hurt people, hurt people,” so let us be an example that forgiven people, forgive people.
It is not enough to just love the Savior who gave His life for you. The evidence of your love must be in how you love others.
Surrendering forgiveness may mean you have to let go first and let the response of the other person remain with God.
Being altar’d requires us to surrender our disappointment; to let go of the expectations others have not met in our lives and the pain it has caused.
Christians celebrate the lavish grace and unfailing compassion of Jesus but sometimes hesitate to discuss the expectations of following Christ.
The great news is that Jesus also promises restoration when we are willing to surrender our pain to Him.
Shame is a lie of the enemy. Surrendering our shame allows us to feel the freedom of grace we have been given.
The hurt of the world beats us down, tells us we have done something bad. The hurt of the Holy Spirit moves us to confession where we find redemption.
If we are to be altar’d by the Holy Spirit, we must surrender our thoughts and grasp hold of the truth of Jesus.
Regret doesn’t have to be altogether bad. When the Holy Spirit uses regret as a motivation to reverse our course, then Jesus will give us freedom.
