Living for Jesus

The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”

As I read these verses I think about the change that overtook Paul after his conversion. He was no longer driven by selfish ambition, he was a changed man. Paul was convinced that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for our sin. This is the message he took everywhere. As a result of knowing this, he couldn’t live his life for himself anymore.

Paul lived for Jesus Christ because he believed that he has died with Christ (Romans 6:6, 11). He believed that dying with Christ meant that he should live for Jesus (Galatians 2:20).

His heart was changed. He had a new focus. It was all about living for Jesus and pouring himself out for others (2 Timothy 4:5-7).

How about you? Has your life changed since you came to Christ? Have you got a new reason to live? Are you living for Jesus today?

For me reading the Bible was much easier when I started in the New Testament. I recommend starting in the Gospel of John, the 4th Book. Then into Acts (shows you how the church was started and spread), Romans, “JAMES”, Ephesians, Galatians, Philippians, Colosians. Then back to Matthew or Luke. Just read the Word, and it will keep you straight.

Be Aware you have Pastors and many Christians here in the “Community of Faith”, that are available for you. We may not know all the answers, but we serve a God that does, and we can pray for and with you about “anything” that may arise in your walk with Christ. I Corinthians 10:13. Romans 8:26

God Bless,

Pastor Cochise RADICAL Minister For Jesus Christ