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| One of the benefits of our salvation is the union we have with Christ. When we trust Jesus alone to save us,, His life, death, and resurrection become our life, death and resurrection. David foreshadowed this union in Psalm 69. He showed that oneness with Christ means more than the ' easy life". If we truly unite with Christ in salvation, we will also join wit Him in the persecution and suffering He endured. 1 Peter 2:20-24 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure t? But if you suffer for doing good and endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps. " He committed no sin and no deceit was found in his mouth" when they hurled their insults at him, he didn't no retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. instead, he entrusted himself to hi who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
Psalm 69:32 and you who seek God your hearts shall live.
Those who truly seek God will live forever because :IN Christ' they are ALREADY VICTORIOUS over the persecution and suffering that will come their way. Though evildoer may crowd around you, IN Christ you have ALREADY OVERCOME! For this reason, " Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves IN them. 34. For it is with God all things are possible
Father God, guide me today to do all things that will bring glory and honor to You AMen have a very BLESSED Wednesday ALL! |
UNION OF CHRIST
