As followers of Jesus, we should put on the characteristics of one of his disciples: compassionate, kind, meek, patient, humble, exemplifying the hope of Jesus through our actions and words.

When we keep seeking Christ, we find ourselves living a new life with a new mindset. Continually seeking Christ means taking steps of faith which can be extreme.

Spiritual growth does not happen by keeping traditions, following people, or being religious. Spiritual growth happens when we hold onto Jesus,. No one else helps us grow spiritually but Jesus.

We are made alive by Jesus! Jesus makes us alive through His power, not lacking anything, by setting us free.

We must acknowledge that the fight we are in is for an eternal glory. If we are rooted in Christ, strengthened in our faith, with an attitude of gratitude, we are prepared to fight the good fight of faith with endurance.

The Hope of Glory has us examining our old selves- put off the old and put on the new, providing new life. The Hope of Glory provides us with a new ministry and purpose for His glory.

Jesus is all we need. He is the Lord of everything. He is the Lord of the new creation and the Lord of reconcilliation.

We know our worth and value by knowing what God says about who we are. God qualifies the unqualified. He calls us his sons and daughters. He provides deliverance, a place for all to belong, and He redeems us.