After Resurrection

Dear Reader,

I find it quite incredible that our Lord Jesus is both right here in every moment with us and already waiting to welcome us home in victory. Not too long ago I shared a moment of perspective that gives our lives in Christ value because of the cross and purpose that extends beyond it. I share this flicker of awareness with you now;

‘The work of the cross is finished. Completed.

God’s Holy wrath was satisfied by the only sacrifice that could carry such a weight; Christ crucified.

And it’s a wonder that the Father didn’t wait until sin fully had its way with us, but rather when all that there was was darkness and void He gave his only Son, a sheep to the slaughter.

This changes the way we see, not only Jesus but also ourselves.

Up from the obedient baptism, before a miracle in ministry, a declaration from heaven is made that Jesus is the Son of God, the beloved of the Father and in Him the Father is well pleased.

A pleasure that carries itself out in a death that happened before time started ticking, yet in time became so much more.

Death couldn’t hold him, the Grave couldn’t claim him, Hell broke because of Him, Sin died, but Jesus rose.

And it turns out now so do those in Christ. We too were crucified on the cross.

We too experienced resurrection power. We too are seated with Him at the right hand of the Father.

Right now.

Not in hyperbole, but literally. What more could we add to the work of the cross that was finished on our behalf?

Surrender is all there is to give, not good works.

Surrender, not self-righteousness.

Surrender, not self-mortification.

Surrender, not false humility. Surrender.

Because Christ’s death wasn’t for defeating the enemy, His resurrection was.

Christ’s death was to redeem us again into the Holy Father

The Father who has plans for us, not to enter heaven’s cul de sac. Plans for the extension of His rule here in this realm through us.

So I ask you, What are you doing with the life He gave you if you’re. not about the Father’s business?

You should know the Father’s delight is not in others being found to look like you,

but in their spiritual transformation to BE as HE IS.’

You see there is a purpose beyond just believing that Jesus is God and it is the Father’s desire that we live from this truth.

Praying for you as always dear one.

Grace & Peace

LORI LaChelle