Acts 2:24
But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.
Colossians 2:12
having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.
You might not think about it, but God has given you a second chance!
He has given you a new life in Christ if you are His sheep.
You were a man born in sin but when you believed by faith that Christ was raised from the dead, you were also raised to walk in a new way life, not held by the bondage of sin.
So you see, the Cross brought death but it also brought life, eternal life through the blood of the Lamb!
Baptism symbolizes burying the old man and raising the new man.
Roman 6:4
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
Colossians 3:10
and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator
We must die to sin and self! We must lean on Christ and listen to His word! We must obey!
Lord most gracious,
Forgive us our disobedience and show us mercy as You teach us the meaning of true life in You. Amen
These are some encouraging verses, that's for sure! There's so much in Scripture that can benefit someone who pores over it as it pours into them. Glad to see you've been in the Word.
ReplyDeleteIliad, God's holy word is written on our heart and mind. His word has been opened to us to spread the gospel to the whole world. As we share, we also learn, God has this thing rigged!!Bless you and yours! Lord, give us a tongue on fire for the sharing of Your word! Amen
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