6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. Colossians 2:6-7 How do we battle what wars with Jesus for first place in our hearts? Continue as you began. Continue to live your lives in Christ. Continue to look to Christ and Christ alone for all of your spiritual needs. If Jesus is the only sufficient thing to cling to at the beginning of my Christian life, and Jesus is the only thing sufficient to cling to at the end of your Christian life, what do you cling to in the middle of it? This makes us consider another question. Who is Jesus (and the gospel) for? Generally we think the gospel is for those who have not believed. That’s not wrong necessarily. But it is wrong to think that it is only for unbelievers. The good news of Jesus saving me from my sin is for me as a believer every da...
The Cross of Christ, grace in reality, powerful to save and give us everything we need in every moment of life, all to the praise of His glory.