“To live is Christ” makes you and me the sanctuary-tabernacle of God. The meeting place of holiness and mercy. Separate from the world in Christ’s holiness. Connected to the world in his mercy. God dwelling in the midst of humanity in us.
Learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ.
“To live is Christ” makes you and me the sanctuary-tabernacle of God. The meeting place of holiness and mercy. Separate from the world in Christ’s holiness. Connected to the world in his mercy. God dwelling in the midst of humanity in us.
Now “to live is Christ” means no more fear and trembling in God’s presence. No more standing far off. No more “get away God.” No more fear of death. No more testing. No more thick darkness.
“To live is Christ” is to be not only pursued by a jealous God but also loved, cared for, and forever held by that same jealous God.
“To live is Christ” is to have everything God offered his people through the law, but to have it through Christ.
Remember “to live is Christ” is a journey through the wilderness. This life will make you thirsty along the way. It will test your desires. It will make you ask, “Is the Lord among us or not?”
“To live is Christ” is a journey into the desert. The place where we learn to desire Christ himself more than anything else.