Under New Management!

"Under New Management!" When we see a sign advertising such posted on a restaurant, a store, or some other business, we assume a change has taken place. Perhaps the service will be better than it was before. Maybe prices will be more reasonable or products sold will be of a better quality than was found under the previous management. What are the changes? Will there be any changes? Or did they just remodel -- giving it a new exterior look -- and put up a new sign?

How often have people come to Christ and begun the Christian journey with little change to the manner in which they live? Is there not the realization that the life has literally been brought "Under New Management"? Remember what Paul's life was like (as Saul) when he was under the management of a Pharisaic mindset. In his self-righteousness he pursued a life of law, rejected Christ, and persecuted the church. However, when he saw the light on the road to Damascus ( Acts 9:3), his life was soon brought "Under New Management"; the management of Christ. Perhaps the acknowledgement of that change was no better declared than by what Paul stated in his letter to the church at Galatia.

We read. . .
"I have been crucified with Christ. It is NO LONGER I WHO LIVE. BUT CHRIST WHO LIVES IN ME. And the life I NOW LIVE in the flesh I live BY FAITH IN THE SON OF GOD, who loved me and gave himself for me." ( Galatians 2:20 ESV)

Paul's life under the management of Christ's ownership meant he no longer lived according to his own aims and interests, but rather those of Christ. We too -- having come to Christ -- are to remember we are not our own, but were bought with a price. ( 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) Perhaps some around us are waiting to see if any changes will be made. May we conduct ourselves in all of life's day-to-day activities in a manner that clearly reflects our joyful blessing of living under the Sovereign Lordship of Christ.

Have a great day ADVERTISING THE BLESSEDNESS OF LIVING UNDER CHRIST!
Carl

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