“For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
Very simply, one died for all. Jesus sacrificed His life so you and I can have life and have it more abundantly.
How does Jesus define an abundant life? There is worldly living and living for Christ. The entry to Jesus is the act of denying the world and seeking the kingdom of God above all else.
The abundant life is the life of Christ. The Cross literally offers you the ability to experience the vitality of the life of Jesus. This life is set apart from the world.
Jesus died so you and I can live for Him. There is no other way to find Jesus. You cannot experience the abundance of Christ unless you agree to follow in His footsteps and die to self and live for Jesus.
The question becomes how do you die to self? This happens when you abandon yourself to Christ. You agree to submit your will to the will of God.
At this point, God determines how you will die to self. You have nothing to do with this process. And, the act of dying to self will not be accomplished through religion or works.
Dying to self is a life long process and the outcome will never be perfect until you enter the kingdom of heaven.
Discover the Living Christ and your life will never be the same!
Hal Hollister Ministry 