“To live is Christ” is to be a mini-messiah. Anointed by the Spirit of God with the life of God, living from the love and power of God each day. Priest-Kings like Christ refusing to demand the life of others while giving our lives for others.
Tag: Union with Christ
February 18, 2020. Day 49: You are a redeemer.
“To live is Christ” means you are Jesus’ Ruth. His once cursed bride, now presented pure and holy before God. Welcomed into the assembly of God’s people. Rejoicing every day in your “happily ever after” with God.
February 17, 2020. Day 48: Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.
Union with Christ has made Jesus the king of our hearts and the heart of the King has become the heart of his people.
February 16, 2020. Day 47: The Lord raised up a deliverer.
“To live is Christ” makes our confession and repentance acts of faith in our death with Christ and our resurrection with Christ to his indwelling righteous life. Only when we trust fully in what our union with Christ has already accomplished will we be free from the cycle of sin-repent-repeat. Only when we believe that all sin has been dealt with forever, will we find the freedom to pursue God’s holiness from faith and not from fear.
February 15, 2020. Day 46: Witnesses against yourselves.
“To live is Christ” means trusting in Christ’s life alone as our witness. Never our own commitment level or words of promise. These will always testify against us. Only Jesus and his righteousness will bear witness for us on the day of judgment. May he be the only witness we call to the stand today and every day until he calls us home.
February 14, 2020. Day 45: Be strong and courageous.
No matter what anyone throws at you, you can still stand. Nothing in life can separate you from God’s love. Nothing in life can steal your treasure. Nothing in life can take your life. Your life is hidden with Christ in God. That’s “to live is Christ,” and “to live is Christ” is to live in courage.
To Live is Christ 