Christ Jesus which came “out” of the grave was forever changed, transformed, transfigured from the Christ Jesus that entered “into” the grave three days prior.
We too, having been buried and raised with Christ, are forever changed, transformed and transfigured with Christ.
When Jesus walked among his brethren, they didn’t recognize Him at first.
When we walk in the newness of Christ among our brethren, they don’t always discern the change in our spirit.
Sometimes the sinful nature of the old man rears it’s ugly head.
Yet, we ARE changed, and the Holy Spirit bears witness within us that we belong to Christ.
Remind yourself that you ARE different and you ARE changed.
Say to yourself today,
“I am Christ’s, and He is mine.
I am a new creation, and the old has passed away.”
If your spirit doesn’t leap within you and catch on fire when you speak these words in faith, then your wood must be wet!
By: Bishop Joshua Maynard