“To live is Christ” does not mean that we won’t sin (obviously). But it does mean that when we sin, and when we are confronted, we have a chance to respond with godly grief.
TLIC DAILY. DAY 222. AUGUST 10: SORROWFUL YET REJOICING.
“To live is Christ” is to constantly sorrow and constantly rejoice. This kind of living in both columns at once is only possible in Christ.
TLIC DAILY. DAY 221. AUGUST 9: FOR OUR SAKE.
“To live is Christ” is to become therefore what we already are – the righteousness of God.
TLIC DAILY. DAY 220. AUGUST 8: MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION.
“To live is Christ” is to be reconciled to God by his justifying work. But beyond this, it is to spread the message of reconciliation that flows from God through each of us united to Christ.
TLIC DAILY. DAY 219. AUGUST 7: A NEW CREATION.
“To live is Christ” unites us to Christ as the future new creation right now. The victory is won! And yet the battle of the new creation rages in each of us.
TLIC DAILY. DAY 218. AUGUST 6: LOVE CONTROLS US.
“To live is Christ” is to be both loved by Christ (he died for all) and to love Christ (we live for him). It is to let Christ control you so that you no longer have to live for yourself.
To Live is Christ 