•Tuesday, April 20, 2010
If we are to be Christians who live in determined obedience, it must be because we first have joyful faith. I attended a conference last month in which the pastor explained that our first need is to be completely dominated by what Christ has done on our behalf. We need to soak ourselves with who we are in Christ -- to be well acquainted with our privileges. It is then that we will be enabled to follow through with the steps to obedience. Last Lord's Day, I was also reminded that one of the most powerful ways Satan can attack a person is by causing them to doubt their identity in Christ. Not knowing (or remembering) who we are in Christ can be one of the most debilitating weapons, because we are zapped of our spiritual energy, confidence, and vitality.
With this in mind, I thought I would start by sharing this list (feel free to add to it!) which has helped me to remember this beautiful, incredible, truly awesome thing that it is to be a child of the King. Take some time today... read it slowly... let it sink into the depths of your heart. If you are a believer, this is what you have in Christ.
Believe it.
35 Things Which Became Mine When I Trusted Christ
Ephesians 1:3 ~ "all spiritual blessings"
1. An acceptance that can never be questioned (Ephesians 1:6)
2. A forgiveness that can never be troubling again (Ephesians 1:7)
3. A seal that can never be violated (Ephesians 1:13)
4. A position that can never be challenged (Ephesians 2:5-6)
5. A citizenship that can never be alienated (Ephesians 2:19)
6. A life that can never end (Romans 6:23)
7. A relationship that can never be severed (Romans 8:14-17)
8. A righteousness that can never be tarnished (Romans 3:21-22)
9. A judgment or punishment that can never be repeated (Romans 8:1)
10. A justification that can never be altered (Romans 3:24)
11. An inheritance that can never be stolen (1 Peter 1:3-5)
12. A preservation that can never spoil (Jude 1:1)
13. A wealth that can never run out (Philippians 4:19)
14. A peace that can never be disturbed (Philippians 4:7)
15. A joy that can never be suppressed (John 16:22)
16. A love that can never be understood (John 17:23, 26)
17. A grace that can never be exhausted (2 Corinthians 8:9)
18. A strength that can never weaken (Philippians 4:13)
19. A power that can never be overcome (Matthew 28:18-20)
20. A salvation that can never be lost (John 10:28-29)
21. A deliverance that can never be stopped (II Corinthians 1:10)
22. An assurance that can never be disturbed (Philippians 1:6)
23. A nature that can never be corrupted (1 John 3:9)
24. An access that can never be broken (Romans 5:1-2)
25. A comfort that can never be forsaken (John 14:16)
26. A Living Word that can never be destroyed (I Peter 1:23-25)
27. An intercessor that can never turn me away (Hebrews 7:25)
28. A resurrection that can never be questioned (1 Corinthians 15:20)
29. A destiny that can never be changed (Jude 24)
30. A glory that can never be dimmed (I John 3:1-2)
31. A santification that can never be marred (1 Corinthians 1:30)
32. A hope that can never be quieted (Titus 2:13)
33. A priesthood that can never be defiled (1 Peter 2: 5,9)
34. A union that can never be separated (John 14:20)
- a member of His body
- Branch in His Vine
- Stone in His building
- Sheep in His flock
- Bride of the Bridegroom
35. A completion that can never be equaled (Colossians 2:10)
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