NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

When we share the gospel with people, some will respond negatively, but those whom God has chosen (and we may be surprised at which ones they are) will receive the gift of salvation in Jesus. We can rejoice in their new life, and our own, for SO many reasons: God has given us forgiveness of all sin, and eternity in heaven with Him! Sin is no longer our master. As we follow the leading of God’s Spirit and depend on Him, we receive the power to be godly. Christ lives in our hearts and changes our desires and behaviors (Phil. 2:13). He puts His laws in our minds and hearts (Heb. 8:10). We are one spirit with the Lord and have His mind and heart ((1 Cor. 6:17, 1 Cor. 2:16, Ez. 36:26-28). We receive every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ (Eph. 1:3). The Spirit reveals to us what God has freely given us (1 Cor. 2:12). The list is endless. Knowing God Himself is our greatest blessing. His lovingkindnesses are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). How many mornings will there be in eternity? We will never fully explore the dimensions of His love. When we become God’s children, God’s people and His angels will praise Him for the glory of His grace (Eph. 1:6). We have become the light of the world and the fragrance of Christ, so His glory is revealed through us. Jesus gives believers His glory, so we may be one as He and the Father are one. It’s amazing how people who love Jesus become such close friends so quickly. Through this, God reveals Himself and His love to the world (John 17:22-23). And much much more!