Renewed Life In Christ

  
   New  life  in Christ is an exciting life and a
soul-refreshing   experience,   which  cannot  be
ignored.  It  is  living  by the grace of God and
walking  in the path of faith. It’s not a life of
fantasy but reality.

   The  dramatic  effects  of being in Christ are
far  beyond the deceitful works of self-righteous
men.   Its   vividness  cannot  be  captured  and
expressed  by world famous artist; neither can be
spoken   by   great  orators  of  our  time.  Its
sweetness and grace cannot be compared with sweet
music  played  by the best violin virtuoso of all
times.  Truly,  it’s not from men, but an amazing
miracle of God.

   New  life  in  Christ produces unspeakable joy
that  stays  for eternity. Renewed life in Christ
is  a life-changing relationship with the Savior.
It   creates   new   desires  in  the  hearts  of
believers. It’s a wonderful freedom guided by the
Gospel rule of life.
 
(I) New Desire
    Colossians 3:1, 2   Matthew 6:19-21
    -Heavenly desires
     *Desire that pleases the Lord.

   He  who loves the Lord will not leave the Word.
He who leaves the Lord will surely love the world.

(II) New Image
     Colossians 3:10   II Corinthians 5:17
     -After the image of Christ
      II Corinthians 3:17, 18

   Having a good image is a great advantage, much
more if we use it in the service of the King.
 
(III) New Purpose
      Colossians 3:17
      -To glorify the Lord

   God  created us not for our own glory, but for
His honor and glory.

(IV) New Master
     Colossians 3:24
     -The Lord Jesus Christ

   The  best of all servants is he who faithfully
serves the Lord Jesus until He comes.

   Living  in Christ blocks the desire of our old
man, so that the Holy Spirit could work according
to  the  will of God. A Spirit-led life glorifies
our  Heavenly  Father.  It  is a life filled with
godly  knowledge  and  moral  excellence;  a life
guided  by  the Word of God; and enhanced through
godly  goals. New life in Christ is not a life of
vanity  and  emptiness, but a life with a purpose
and  certainty,  and could be enjoyed through our
Christian  service  and sweet fellowship with our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.