Union with Christ
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.
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.
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.