“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
This narrative is about those who accept Christ and then elect to worship Him from self interests and not in the wholeness or purposes of Christ. And, this is a predicament facing everyone who calls himself a Christian.
You and I have to accept the truth you cannot live with Christ and retain your innate personality and natural desires or talents.
Christ has no interest in sanctifying the workmanship of your character at birth. He desires to make you into a new person void of your independence, self interests, and old habits.
God cannot make holy what does not belong to Him. Your old self is of little value to God.
As a believer in Christ, your innate personality and natural affinities are an impediment to knowing Christ. They are your sanctuary to self interests and have to be crucified if you want the live stream of Christ.
Jesus wants to make you into a new creature reflecting His character and demeanor. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature and old things fade away and all things become new.
Don’t think God is willing to overlook your natural inhibitions. He is insistent on making you into His workmanship. You can’t hang onto the old and expect to find the life of Christ.
If you want the efficacy (fullness) of Christ you have to let go of your private domain. Come to God with an openness of heart and accept that He owns your existence and purposes in life.
Give Christ the freedom to operate in His ways without any expectations. Then you will quickly get to know the Living Christ and your life will never be the same.
The work of Christ is a learning process and it takes many years to discover the live stream coming from Christ.
Today, simply ask God what needs to go in order to receive the live stream of Christ. This relates to you autonomy, self preservation and sacred idols.
Jesus loves you!
Hal Hollister Ministry 