For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be the Lord both of the dead and living. Romans 14:9. Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 2 Corinthians 4:10.
May the sufferings, death and merits of Christ not only be in your mouth, but also in your heart. Let the crucified and risen One be your Lord. Do not only say "Lord, Lord" to Him, but acknowledge Him as your Lord; follow Him; cling to Him with your whole heart; let Him rule and govern your heart, mind and conduct. He died for you that He might live for you. He sacrificed His life for you that you might sacrifice your life for Him and no more live unto yourself, but unto Him. This is called "always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus. " It must be seen in conduct that Christ died and rose again for you. It must be apparent that you no longer belong to yourself, but that you belong to Jesus. That in no respect do you follow yourself and your own will, but only Jesus. Then His death and merits are revealed in you; and you glorify your Savior in Spirit and in body.
Saints rejoicing evermore,
In the Lord Jehovah trust:
Him in all His ways adore,
Wise, and wonderful, and just.