"If we live, we live to the Lord;
and if we die, we die to the Lord.
So, whether we live or die,
we belong to the Lord" (Romans 14:8).
There's a special emphasis in this series of Insights which are based on God’s Word: to reveal what your life is like when Jesus lives it through you. But if you're going to live as Jesus would, it's important that you individually and those journeying with you collectively ask Him to enable you to love as He loves. Through that sacrificial love you need to rely on the power of the Holy Spirit indwelling you, especially in the spiritual gifts which He's apportioned to each person who follows Jesus as Lord of their life. The Spirit works through these giftings, and they are as necessary today as they were when He first distributed them:
"There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit... The one and the same Spirit works all these things, and He distributes them to each person individually, just as He purposes. For as the body is one and is made up of many parts, but all the parts being many are one body, so it is with Christ" (1Corinthians 12:4,11,12, literal).
We who follow Jesus as our Lord are in a spiritual battle for the souls of mankind, including unbelieving family members and others we care about. Only as we work together in the power and anointings of the Spirit can we effectively fight the demonic hoards of darkness that exercise control over their minds and influence their actions. As you make the truths in these Insights your way of life, you'll be strengthened and encouraged to do your part in the war! Also, view How Would Jesus Live If He Were You? (videos).
