Because of the advent of Christ, lower than the angels is NOT our eternal destiny. Seated next to Christ in glory is our future.
Learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ.
Because of the advent of Christ, lower than the angels is NOT our eternal destiny. Seated next to Christ in glory is our future.
“To live is Christ” makes all our suffering a reason to rejoice. Not because we suffer, but because in suffering we can share in Christ, and in his acceptance by God.
We can rejoice in the midst of this great battle. How? Because our dwelling is no longer the earth and sea, but ours are the heavenly places, for we are seated with Christ at the right hand of God. Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! That’s us!
But lest we slip backwards once again into law, let us not forget that the cruciform life is primarily this – entrusting our lives to him who judges justly. It is Jesus’ unbroken trust in God on the cross that saved us. And now that trust in God is the gift of our salvation. Trusting God’s justice and mercy. Trusting his grace and love. Trusting that “to live is Christ.”
Just like the creation of Adam and the incarnation of Christ, a new image bearer had been formed – and it’s you!
“To live is Christ” has made us truly free. Free to be a slave to God and servant of all. Empowered by all Christ’s own praise, glory, and honor (1:7), we can finally set aside our own pursuit of these things and enter into the true love of selfless service.