Today’s passage answers the source of true life and how we are able to find it. Christians are given new life through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. This newness of life produces a transformation in the heart to love the Lord and others. In other words, having met life in Christ Jesus creates a new life in the power of Jesus’ resurrection.
Who is the real Jesus in whom there is life?
Jesus is the Son of Man. He suffered in many ways leading up to his death on the cross. This Son of Man is holy and without sin. And it is the Son of Man that demonstrates his selfless love. Therefore, those whom he saves and gives new life shall also suffer for his sake and be called to love in the same manner he did.
Jesus is humble. He voluntarily became man and laid aside his glory. As Jesus demonstrated his humility by becoming man and obedient to the point of death on the cross, Christians are to also show humility as they have been made new in the likeness of Christ. Moreover, as Christ suffered in his humility, Christians must embrace the suffering of Jesus by taking his steps.
Jesus’ humility culminated in his death and resurrection as it was God’s master plan before the foundation of the world. This was the only way to conquer sin, death, and Satan. The Son of Man bore our sins on his body and the curse of death was placed on Jesus so that those who believe in him might have eternal life. And it is only through Jesus Christ we meet life and are given life. Upon finding this life, embracing it requires repentance and faith in Christ.
Do you have the life of Christ in your heart? Do you enjoy the Christian life?
Jesus rules as the risen Lord for those who treasure Christ in their hearts as Lord in order to enjoy him forever. Jesus was raised from death to life to demonstrate God’s power. Christians are to respond with faith in obedience. Therefore, let us have a faithful and loving relationship with him and live the life of Christ.
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