The cost to be resurrected by Christ?

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.” Philippians 3:10-11

The question is how can you attain the resurrection from the dead and what is the price tag?

First of all, you have to come to know the Living Christ. This will happen when you make a decision to live for Him above all else. At this moment, you become born again and are sealed with the Holy Spirit who is the life of Christ. 

You build a relationship with Jesus through prayer, meditating on His Word and listening for His voice. 

As a believer, you have the mind of Christ and He desires to speak to you and teach you the values of Christ.

The Holy Spirit is the source for the resurrected power of Christ. This power will enable you to do the works of Christ.

The fellowship in the sufferings of Jesus is dying to self to become Christ like. This is painful and very costly. You have to give up personal ambitions and your autonomy. 

Jesus was selfless. You and I are self driven people. 

This fellowship will be similar to what Jesus endured on the Cross. You will suffer at times, face afflictions, eventually die and then be raised up to live with Jesus forever. 

As a Christ follower, your body is a living sacrifice dedicated to God. 

The most important thing you can do is seriously seek out the will of God every day of your life.

Jesus is asking you to be open to “any means” He desires to employ so you can attain the resurrected life. Remember, it is not your will but God’s will be done.

Why would anyone with a sane mind submit to the lifestyle of a Christ follower?

You must have a relationship with the Living Christ to be able to respond to this question with spiritual understanding. When you discover who God is and how insignificant you are there is no question in your mind or heart about giving it up for Jesus.

The promise from God can be found in the gift of salvation which begins with your decision for Jesus and lasts forever.