In Christ Jesus
Being “in Christ” is a way of talking about us abiding in Christ, and Christ abiding in us.
Our Creator is interested in us becoming the fullness of who he is—in character, presence, and wholeness.
Union with Christ, and the fullness of his love, are meant to be experienced. We can posture ourselves—in heart and mind—toward an ongoing encounter with Jesus.
To put our roots down deep into love means that we draw on Christ’s love as our primary source of spiritual nutrition.
But the more our faith grows, the more experience we have with Christ living his life through us (Gal. 2:20), the more we see what is actually happening. Jesus has made his home in us.
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.
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.