Today we are reading 2 Corinthians 5. In this chapter Paul writes about the ministry to which he was called. “For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 17-19 ESV How do you live for Christ? When we live for Christ we are used by God to draw others to himself. Paul writes, “the love of Christ controls us”. What are some things you have done because the love of Christ controlled you? Who has been blessed by this love? May God use you to love your neighbors. Pastor Tim
