Living The New Life

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all his glory. Col 3:1-4 NLT

2014 is another great opportunity to live the new life you were given when you accepted Christ as your savior, so what are you going to do different, better, more of, and less of? And how will you hide your life in Christ so others can experience you as a Christian? Allowing others to "experience" you is not defined only as in what you say, but also in your beliefs, motivations, attitudes, and actions. As people get to experience you over time, and every time you are in their presence, you make a positive or negative impression that accumulates to who they say you are. While you might think this is a difficult feat to accomplish, know that God gives us the grace to do what we are doing now and so much more. 

Contemplate This: When Christ is revealed to the whole world, and we get to share in all His glory, who will you be on that day? What will you have accomplished in His Name? Will you be excited and relieved? Or will you be anxious and nervous? Where will you be and who will you be with? Ponder this scene in your mind and let your beliefs, motivations, attitudes, words and actions all represent your life that is hidden in Christ. Now is the time to get rid of the old nature and walk in this new life that Christ has given you. 

New Life 2014

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of The Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Col 3:17 NLT