“To live is Christ” means there is nothing left for God to do. No greater work than the work already accomplished by your union with the cross.
Learning to live by the indwelling life of Christ.
“To live is Christ” means there is nothing left for God to do. No greater work than the work already accomplished by your union with the cross.
“To live is Christ” is to forever behold the Lamb’s sacrifice for us on the cross. And as we do, our hearts are drawn in love and grace to him while all else slowly fades away.
As both victim and oppressor Jesus died for sin. As both victim and oppressor we are free from sin’s effect.
“To live is Christ” is only possible for you and me because Jesus Christ said, like Paul would 700 years later, “to die is gain.”
Look to your union with Christ and know that you will never be forgotten. Trust the death of Christ with all your heart and know that “to live is Christ.”
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.