Alive in Christ

4But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:4-5

Before we begin, we need to look at the word transgressions. What does the word mean? It’s an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct otherwise known as an offense.

As humans, we are sinners. No one is perfect. The only human that was perfect was Jesus Christ. He saved us through his death on the Cross. Our transgressions were taken away by the shedding of his blood.

When Jesus’s blood was shed, we were saved by grace. 

Again, we are at a crossroads. What is grace? Simply said, it’s a gift from God. This grace aids us in our everyday life. 

Simply said, God is constantly forgiving us daily. It’s up to us to accept this gift from him. He sent us his one and only son to remind us of this gift. It’s up to us to accept this gift.

This gift allows us to be alive in Christ. 

If we are alive in Christ, we form a father-child relationship with him. This relationship makes us whole and holy.

We are invited into his holy family/. Instead of wishing we were in Heaven, Heaven is on Earth in your heart and soul.

Dear God,

Thank you for sending your only son to Earth so that he could die on the Cross to save ME. I, a lowly sinner, was called to be your special daughter. You want me to be part of the Holy family. What an honor! Thank you once again for making me alive in you.

In Jesus’s name, Amen!