What Does the Life of Christ Mean to You and Me?

We live in a time when, to a great extent, people are self-willed, lovers of themselves, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. 2 Tim. 3:1-5. May none of us live in such a way, but instead serve God and diligently seek to be humble and pure in heart. Then we will partake of a life of content that overflows with goodness and care for people, and that looks out for the interests of others.

Let us work out our own salvation with fear and trembling! Not just in the presence of others, but even more so when no one is watching and paying attention to us. Phil. 2:12.

The life of Christ means everything to such genuine and true disciples. They follow Jesus on the way of humility. It is written in Phil. 2:1-4, “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

When we look out for the interests of others, our lives gain a much broader perspective. The consolation in Christ is that we partake in divine nature, when we are quick to humble ourselves.

Jesus’ disciples are not concerned with promoting themselves, or seeking something for themselves.

In all that we do, may we be without self-interest, and may it be for the good of the body of Christ. In this way we follow Jesus Christ on the way of life unto glory and honor. Then we have an inheritance that does not fade away which is awaiting all the faithful ones who have followed Jesus in all the situations of life. 1 Pet. 1:4.

May we all be diligent here in our personal lives, so that we are not put to shame on that Day, but that we can reap a full spiritual reward now in the days of our flesh.

Kjell Stadven