Sharing Christ (Part I) . . . Now what?

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. (2 Timothy 1:7-8)

As Thanksgiving approaches, I am compelled to write and focus upon what we do once we are saved. I must first ask this: Why do people desire to be saved in the first place?

For some, the obvious answer is, "I do not want to go to hell!"  That's an obvious answer! One discovers the separation between God and sin, realizes that sin indeed separates one from God, and they desire to be rescued from that destiny. 

Now what?

Once saved, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit from Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He died upon the cross and rose from the grave to conquer sin and death. He gave the Holy Spirit as a guide and counselor, teacher and comforter for His followers (Acts 2). His Spirit seals us as His own for eternity.

All true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, who have been effectually called have been “sealed for the day of redemption” (Eph. 1:13-14), are being guarded through faith by God’s power (1 Pet. 1:3-5), will be glorified (Rom. 8:29-30), and can never perish or be snatched from the Father’s hand (Jn. 10:28-29).

So do not hide your relationship with Christ. Live it! Don't simply sit on it and wait to die to enjoy it. No . . . live it out loud for others to see and experience with you!