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2 Corinthians 13:14

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of GOD, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

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A New Life With Christ

In your mind what is one of the best things about Christianity? Besides the fact that we can spend eternity with the Lord. Right now we can also experience a new life in Christ. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them.  2 Corinthians 5:15 Who did Jesus die for? The Apostle Paul didn’t say that Christ died for them “all,” even though He did. Instead, he made his statement more specific. He said Christ died for every “one.”  There was a popular song back in the late '60s called “One is the Loneliest Number.” Its verse starts by saying “one is the loneliest number that you'll ever do.” Check out this free eBook related to having a new life in Christ. That statement especially rings true when a person goes through life without Christ. Even while standing in the middle of a room full of people, they can experience loneliness.  Those in Christ, however, can always depend on the “one” who gives them new life. Isaiah told us that the Lord goes far beyond being just a presence within us. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 Listen to what the Psalmist said about those who might tend to feel all alone. These couple of verses definitely refer to Christians who have new life in Christ. Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Psalm 68:5-6

Prejudging Others

With that said, how often do you categorize or classify people in your minds? In other words, how often do you prejudge someone because of their past or present situations? The next verse in 2 Corinthians 5 says the following about the way Paul had previously judged others. So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. 2 Corinthians 5:16 In the rest of that verse, Paul went on to tell us why his views changed. It happen when his view of Jesus changed. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! 2 Corinthians 5:16 He continued by reinforcing his position. Paul wanted to make sure that everyone knew they qualified for a new life with Christ. This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17

Those With New Life in Christ will Stand in Judgment

We know that Christ died for each “one” of us and has given us each new life. With that in mind verse 10 goes on to say that Christians will stand before the Lord for judgment. For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body. 2 Corinthians 5:10 This is not referring to salvation. You will not go to the Judgment Seat of Christ unless you are living this new life in Him. Paul then compared our works to a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. And those works will go through the fire. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value. If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward. But if the work is burned up, the builder will suffer great loss. The builder will be saved, but like someone barely escaping through a wall of flames. 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Review Let’s review how you as a Christian can receive encouragement through what you have just read. - Christ died so you can have new life. - You are never alone when the Lord is a part of your life. - You have the same opportunities in Jesus as those you feel inferior to. - Those who seem inferior to you also have the same opportunities that you do. - The Lord will reward you for your works that survive the fire. His presence in your life is a great positive. Therefore rejoice because he told us that he will never leave us nor forsake us. He is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. So, “ONE” doesn’t have to be a lonely number in your life. Especially when you focus on the “ONE” who can change your life.  In fact, Christ is the “ONE” who will give you new life. Lord, thank you that your son Jesus Christ died so we can have new life. We know our new life helps us never feel like we are alone again. Check out these posts related on the benefits of living a new life with Christ. - Enjoy Life To The Fullest - Living The New Life - Enjoying The Benefits Of Living A Godly Life - God's Plans For Your Life Are Good And Encouraging - 7 Reasons to Celebrate our Life in Christ - How To Know God's Perfect Will For Your Life Read the full article

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2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV I received a text which was sent to start an argument but I used God’s word as my weapon 🔱 and shut down the enemy real quick. Today I challenge you to do the same. When we respond with God’s word every time that happens we will win not only win but being obedient to Christ. Know when you are fighting against the devil’s schemes. Our struggle isn’t against flesh and…

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Dear Child of God,

Jesus, make us new in You!

Love, ECIM

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Do Christians Need to Pray to Mary? A Christian Response to The Pope

Do Christians Need to Pray to Mary? A Christian Response to The Pope

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God revealed Himself to us through Jesus Christ. Lord, illuminate our hearts and grant us the light of understanding, revealing Your glory as seen in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6)

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Start A New Beginning In The New Year

Many families and individuals often push the reset button for themselves at least twice during the calendar year. They do it both times because of their need to start a new beginning. September serves as one of the times. Summer has concluded, and activities have slowed down or at least changed. Parents start thinking differently because of the beginning of a new school year. Many people start to refocus on themselves at the beginning of the New Year. The holidays have ended, life slows down a little, and we turn our thoughts to budgets, diets, and exercise. The changes we want to make in our lives come in the form of New Year's Resolutions. Many of which never come to pass. Some we start, don't even make it to the first day of February. Realizing we didn't follow through, we wonder how we can overcome our frustration. Start by asking yourself, how can you make changes at the beginning of the new year that will last? The answer lies in our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus. We can make lasting changes in our lives when we focus on the one who gives us a new life. Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17

Beginning with Christ is the Start of a New Life

Christ died and rose again for us. Upon accepting what He did, we have the promise of living with Him for eternity. There, we will shed our earthly body and receive a heavenly one. For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God himself and not by human hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1 Some people don't like the bodies they have. The Apostle Paul let us know that the bodies we live in now are only temporary. We can all look forward to living in a new and better body. We grow weary in our present bodies, and we long to put on our heavenly bodies like new clothing. For we will put on heavenly bodies; we will not be spirits without bodies. 2 Corinthians 5:2-3 Most people can tell you a thing or two they don't like about their bodies. What about you? What don't you like about your physical being, your hair, your complexion, your size, or something else? While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan and sigh, but it's not that we want to die and get rid of these bodies that clothe us. Rather, we want to put on our new bodies so that these dying bodies will be swallowed up by life. 2 Corinthians 5:4 Why do we start making changes at the beginning of the new year? Because traditionally, we have always done it that way. But our reasoning goes beyond our tradition.

Changes Because of Discontentment

Do you remember the last list of New Year resolutions or commitments you made? As you rehearse them in your mind, you'll find most of them resulted from discontentment in your life. Too often, we focus most of our resolutions on our circumstances. We want a better job, a new car or house, or even a new spouse. In Philippians, Paul covered the subject of contentment. I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. And I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. Philippians 4:11-12 In the next verse, he described how he lived with complete contentment no matter the situations he faced. He credited it to his relationship with Jesus. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 Discontentment comes because things don't go our way. It also stems from not getting the things we want. Keep one thing in mind, though: God will always take care of our needs. This same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 So, the apostle encourages us to look past our disappointments and discontentment by focusing on Jesus. I understand that won't happen overnight. Something else in us needs to change.

Change the Way You Think

Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Romans 12:2 We must allow God to renew our minds. Instead of thinking like the world thinks, let the Lord transform you into a godly or godlier person. Look at what the rest of that verse says. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 Very few New Year's Resolutions lists include commitments to improve one's character. Wealth, popularity, and looks don't rate anywhere on God's scale. He cares about us wanting to become a better person and exhibit love and concern for others. In fact, the Lord, through the Holy Spirit, will help those character traits to grow in our lives. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 Paul said in 2 Corinthians 4 that we will experience troubles in life, but they won't last very long. Plus, he said we should never give up. He continued by telling us why. They produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Start A New Beginning Today

So, beginning right now, start a new list of New Year's Resolutions. Focus them on what God wants for you, not selfish things you want for yourself. Align your actions with God's will. I wrote this devotion at the beginning of a new year, but you can start afresh any time. Either commit yourself to the Lord or recommit yourself to Him right now. Align yourself with God. Lord, I'm ready to enter into eternity. But until that happens, help me to live according to your will for my life. To receive Jesus, you can start by praying and asking Him for a new beginning in your life. He died on the cross and rose from the grave for each of us. Ask Him to forgive you of all your sins and receive Him for yourself. Now, ask Him to be a part of your life and commit to live for Him. Find a good Bible-believing church to help you grow in the Lord. If you don't know where or how to find one, email me at robin@ramckinley.com, and I will help you find one in your area. Check out these related posts on getting your life right with God - How To Be A Remnant Of God - Jesus Is The Ultimate Sacrifice For All Eternity - Receiving Salvation In The Lord Is Made Easy - Who Can Be Saved? Read the full article

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They don’t know what they do

When Jesus called out ‘They don’t know what they do…’ (Luke 23v34) from the cross, he was not excusing evil. He was pointing out that those in the grip of evil are blind to what they are doing. They are paying more attention to the hypnotic state of the evil, than they are of reality and love. The hypnotic state is not just anger, but all forms of evil. Cruelty, vice, greed, fear, prejudice,…

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Dear Blessed Child of God, Seek Jesus! With Love, ECIM Video: Canva Music: Seek Ye First – David Im & Dong Hyeon Kim Cover.

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1Tim.5:8 But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Providing for ones own is not stealing, or being lawless cheating others out of their right to an honest living. That is what unbelievers do, but not all them so where does that put a person boasting as being a Christian?

Educating a nation in the ways of corrupt government is denying our

own and “especially” future generations, faith isn’t a tattoo, a T-shirt or a logo it is the power of Christ Jesus eternal life living through us.

2Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

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Daily Meditations And Affirmations - October 6, 2024

We are saved by grace through faith, and not of works. (Ephesians 2:8,9) But after we are born again we are to ask, knock, and seek (Matthew 7:7) until we understand and implement God’s purpose for our life to do the good works God ordained us to walk- in here on earth. (Ephesians 2:10)

At the judgment seat of Christ we will receive rewards for the good things done while we (our spirits) lived in our bodies. (1 Corinthians 3:12-16, 2Corinthians 5:10)

Revelation 22:12 - "Behold, I am coming quickly, and my reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done."

You cannot see your selfishness. Selfishness feeds on the subtle poison of an apparent generosity in always sacrificing for others. God will force your unrenewed mind to cry out loud and come out in the open. God lets you see who you really worship: yourself.

Romans 12:2 - "be transformed by the renewing of your mind…"

Affirmations:

I begin each day with joyful expectation watching what He will do through me. I am ministering out of the glory of His presence.

I always receive from God because I have faith and do not doubt. (Matthew 21:21,22)

I am moving from glory to glory as I bear fruit that remains for His advancing Kingdom through my Christ calling.

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY