Wayne Jacobsen writes..............

 Here are seven attributes I see growing in people around me who are on this journey:

They have an unrelenting pursuit to know what’s true, even when it challenges the broken places in their own life.

They are playful in the Father’s love and tender toward others around them, even those they perceive to be their enemy.

Finding their well-being in him, they do not need to manipulate others for their own gain.

They are content with obscurity, finding a conversation way more fruitful than a seat on the stage or likes on their social media post.

They are learning to interact with God throughout the day—not just praying to him but following his nudges as well.

They find their confidence in God’s character, not by hoping he will change their circumstances for their desires.

They are learning to rest in the Father’s work, coming alongside him rather than trusting in human effort.

In reading these, don’t think you can hear them and try to apply them to your life. They don’t work that way. These are fruits of a growing fullness in your own relationship with Jesus. Let that flourish and you’ll see these and other attributes growing from there. I write them here so that when you recognize them in you, lean into them even when it challenges your comfort. In the long run, you’ll find no greater joy than letting Jesus take shape in the person he created you to be.

Arise, shine, for Jesus wants his glory to shine in you.

Wayne Jacobsen

Modern or Biblical Jesus

 

Deep Friendship

Signs of a Deep Friend Connection

Laughter is abundant

Honesty is encouraged

Vulnerability is welcomed

Support is real and active

You can put your guard down

You inspire each other to grow

You give each other good advice

They help during times of struggle

Both of you feel stronger together

Yung Pueblo

Forgiveness of Sins

The good news is that the forgiveness of sins is already accomplished and that the effect of

this redemption is that we are not even to be conscious of sin. When you believe the Word of

God you can literally come at a place where you aren’t conscious of sin any more. To live

like this is normal Christianity. There are not many people who have strong confidence in

their relationship with the Lord, even though Hebrews 10:35 says, “Do not cast away your

confidence, which has great reward.” Therefore, they have a hard time entering boldly into

His presence. If we can understand the promises that have been made to us in these scriptures

and quit trying to mix the Old with the New, it will radically change our lives.

Maturity in the Christian life isn’t about trying to grow your spirit up; it’s trying to educate,

or renew, your mind to what you already have in your spirit. Your spirit is already perfect and

without sin! You already have the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, long-suffering, and the

rest. Your spirit is always happy, always rejoicing, and always healthy. God loves you even

though you’ve messed up, even though you aren’t perfect. He loves you not because of your

performance but because of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Unfortunately, most Christians are not taking advantage of these provisions. They have not

renewed their minds, and they still don’t understand that we are also redeemed from the curse

of the Law (Gal. 3:13). The average New Testament believer is still trying to get God to

respond to them based on their performance. Why? Because they don’t know that the

performance covenant of the Old Testament Law is over. We are now under the New

Testament ministry of grace and faith (2 Cor. 3:7-8).

Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law… (Gal. 3:13)

The Cross

 

First Adam - Last Adam

 

‘I am in Christ’ - list

Living realities and facts about who we are before God. Because of what the Father thinks

and feels about Jesus is what He thinks and feels toward us, we boldly confess:

 I am enjoyed by God

 I am His favorite (because He loves me as He loves His Son)

 I am extremely desired by God

 I am passionately pursued and chased after by God

 I am God’s main passion

 I am outrageously loved by God

 I am fiery romanced by God

 I am very much liked by God

 I am eagerly wanted by God

 I am wholeheartedly adored by God

 I am stunningly beautiful to God

 I am good looking to God

 I am super cool to God

 I am indescribably irresistible to God

 I am joyfully celebrated by God

 I am the delight of God’s heart

 I am the one He loves and (therefore) I am a lover of God

 I am the one He died for

 I am the one He longs for

 I am the one He waits for

 I am spiritually kissed with the kisses of His Word

 I am greatly obsessed by God

 I am getting all His marvelous attention

 I am a jewel in His hand

 I am a cherished, captured Bride

 I am of great value to God

 I am to God the aroma of Christ

 I am a friend of God

 I am a Wow-factor for God

 I am breath-taking for God

 I am precious in His sight

 I am His dwelling place

 I am His satisfaction

 I am His inheritance

 I am the one He enclosed in His heart

 I am the one that intoxicates Gods heart

 I am the one that captures Gods heart

 I am adorned with glory and dignity

 I am the one He is exhilarated about

 I am the one He is fascinated about

 I am the one He takes great delight in

 I am the one He is well pleased with

 I am His portion

 I am lust after/envied by God

 I have stolen God’s heart

 I belong to My Lover and His desire is for me!

This is the stunning privilege and comfort for all who are in Christ.