Are we making room for Jesus to work in our lives or just trying to present ourselves in a way we think will look good?
How we view God determines the path of our walk with Him. Many consider him a God who tries to restrict us through laws and morality. Instead, God has freed us from the things in this world that hold us back. When we recognize that, we are welcomed into His family of faith.
We often think that we have to do more and be more to be in the family of Christ; However, true freedom in Christ is found when we can rest in the fact that all we need is Jesus and the cross.
We often think that we have to do more and be more to be in the family of Christ; However, true freedom in Christ is found when we can rest in the fact that all we need is Jesus and the cross.
Many things get in the way between God and us. Sometimes people’s disapproval, wrong beliefs, or even our past can keep us away from God. Paul tells the church in Galatia (and us) that through Christ, God has rescued us, that we may seek him and live in his purpose for our lives.
Jesus’ resurrection has massive implications for humanity. We have hope for today, tomorrow, and forever through his resurrection. All who have died in Christ will rise in Christ at his return.
Wouldn’t we all love a second chance? Jesus’ resurrection means that we have that second chance, third, or fourth. We are studying 1 Corinthians 15 and learning that the resurrection gospel is good news for anyone, any time, for any failure. That’s grace. And THAT is good news.
God doesn’t just want something good for us, He wants what is best for us.
Jim helps us to consider what we think we have to do versus what God actually calls us to do.
We can get fixated on what we do and miss God’s grace, but there is joy as we focus on the wonder of what Jesus has done for us.