{"id":3873,"date":"2025-04-02T10:59:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paroledevie.tv\/?p=3873"},"modified":"2025-04-02T10:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:59:42","slug":"to-be-and-to-have-to-live-in-christ-to-be-and-to-receive-from-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paroledevie.tv\/en\/to-be-and-to-have-to-live-in-christ-to-be-and-to-receive-from-god\/","title":{"rendered":"Being and Having : Living in Christ, Being and Receiving from God"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\tBeing and Having : Living in Christ, Being and Receiving from God\n\t<\/h1>\n\tThe spiritual life is built around two essential concepts: to be and to have.<\/strong> These two verbs speak to us of our identity in Christ and of what God offers us through His grace. Understanding these concepts helps us to live in truth, please the Lord and receive His blessings for a joy-filled future.
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1. Understanding \"Being\" in Christ: Our Divine Identity<\/h4>\n\u00catre signifie qui nous sommes \u00e0 la lumi\u00e8re de la Parole de Dieu. La Bible nous enseigne que, lorsqu’on accepte J\u00e9sus-Christ, nous devenons une nouvelle cr\u00e9ature.
\n\u00ab Si quelqu’un est en Christ, il est une nouvelle cr\u00e9ature. Les choses anciennes sont pass\u00e9es ; voici, toutes choses sont devenues nouvelles. \u00bb (2 Corinthiens 5 :17)<\/strong>
\nCela veut dire que notre identit\u00e9 ne d\u00e9pend pas de nos erreurs pass\u00e9es ni des opinions du monde. Nous sommes d\u00e9finis par l’amour inconditionnel de Dieu et par la v\u00e9rit\u00e9 de l’\u00c9vangile.
\n- Principle 1:<\/strong> Assert your identity in Christ.
\nRemember every day that you are loved, forgiven and called to live according to God's will.
\n\u00ab Sachez que vous \u00eates le temple de Dieu, et que l’Esprit de Dieu habite en vous. \u00bb (1 Corinthiens 3 :16)<\/strong>
\n- Principle 2:<\/strong> Renew your mind.
\n\"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.\" (Romans 12:2)<\/strong>
\nBy renewing your mind through prayer and Bible meditation, you strengthen your new identity in Christ.
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2. Understanding \"Having\" in Christ: Receiving Divine Blessings<\/h4>\nAvoir se rapporte \u00e0 ce que Dieu nous offre : Sa gr\u00e2ce, Ses dons spirituels, et toutes les b\u00e9n\u00e9dictions qui nous sont donn\u00e9es par l’amour de J\u00e9sus.
\n\u00ab Car par la gr\u00e2ce vous \u00eates sauv\u00e9s, par le moyen de la foi. Et cela ne vient pas de vous, c’est le don de Dieu. \u00bb (\u00c9ph\u00e9siens 2 :8)<\/strong>
\n\u00catre en Christ, c’est non seulement \u00eatre transform\u00e9, mais aussi recevoir tout ce que Dieu a pr\u00e9par\u00e9 pour nous.
\n- Principle 3<\/strong> Be receptive to God's gifts.
\nDieu a des projets pour ton avenir, des plans de paix et d’esp\u00e9rance.
\n\"For I know the plans I have for you,\" says the Lord, \"plans for peace and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.\" (Jeremiah 29:11)<\/strong>
\nBy remaining open to divine guidance, you allow God to transform your life.
\n- Principle 4:<\/strong> Live in gratitude.
\nGratitude allows you to recognize every blessing you receive, big or small, and reminds you that everything comes from God.
\n\u00ab Rendez gr\u00e2ces en toutes choses, car c’est \u00e0 votre \u00e9gard la volont\u00e9 de Dieu en J\u00e9sus-Christ. \u00bb (1 Thessaloniciens 5 :18)<\/strong>
\nCultivate a grateful heart and you'll see God's hand at work in every aspect of your life.
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3. What \"Being\" and \"Having\" Reveal in Our Lives<\/h4>\nBy combining these two concepts, we discover that our value and our future do not depend on our personal successes or failures, but on the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
\n- I am what I think\": Our thoughts, guided by the Word of God, shape our identity.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 \u00ab Mon avenir est d\u00e9fini par mes actions d’aujourd’hui \u00bb : Vivre selon les enseignements bibliques, c’est construire un futur align\u00e9 avec la volont\u00e9 divine.<\/strong>
\n\u2022 \u00catre en Christ, c’est \u00eatre transform\u00e9 et renouvel\u00e9, et avoir la capacit\u00e9 de recevoir tout ce que Dieu a pr\u00e9vu pour nous.
\nCes concepts nous enseignent \u00e9galement que vivre pour le Seigneur signifie aligner nos actions sur Ses promesses et rester fid\u00e8le \u00e0 Sa parole. Nous sommes appel\u00e9s \u00e0 \u00eatre en Christ et recevoir Ses dons, pour que notre vie refl\u00e8te la lumi\u00e8re et l’amour de notre Sauveur.
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4. Les Bienfaits d’une Vie Centr\u00e9e sur \u00ab \u00catre \u00bb et \u00ab Avoir \u00bb en Dieu<\/h4>\n

1. Spiritual Freedom and Inner Peace :<\/strong><\/p>\nLiving according to our identity in Christ frees us from the pressure to prove our worth.
\n\"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything make your needs known to God by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.\" (Philippians 4:6-7)<\/strong>\n

2. Personal Transformation :<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen we anchor ourselves in God's truth, we are continually renewed, becoming instruments of His peace and love.
\n\u00ab Si quelqu’un est en Christ, il est une nouvelle cr\u00e9ature. Les choses anciennes sont pass\u00e9es ; voici, toutes choses sont devenues nouvelles. \u00bb (2 Corinthiens 5 :17)<\/strong>\n

3. Abundant Blessings :<\/strong><\/p>\nReceiving God's gifts enables us to live in spiritual joy and prosperity, knowing that our future is in His hands.
\n\u00ab Car Dieu a tant aim\u00e9 le monde qu’il a donn\u00e9 son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne p\u00e9risse point, mais qu’il ait la vie \u00e9ternelle. \u00bb (Jean 3 :16)<\/strong>\n

4. Strength and Resilience :<\/strong><\/p>\nThe combination of knowing our identity in Christ and receiving divine blessings makes us strong to face life's challenges. \"I can do all things through him who strengthens me\". (Philippians 4:13)<\/strong>
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5. A Captivating Story: The Journey of the Converted Pharisee<\/h4>\nDans le Nouveau Testament, il est racont\u00e9 l’histoire d’un pharisien nomm\u00e9 Sa\u00fcl, qui pers\u00e9cutait les chr\u00e9tiens avec z\u00e8le. Sa vie semblait d\u00e9finie par la rigidit\u00e9 de la loi et le jugement s\u00e9v\u00e8re qu’il appliquait. Un jour, alors qu’il se rendait \u00e0 Damas pour poursuivre sa mission, Sa\u00fcl a \u00e9t\u00e9 confront\u00e9 \u00e0 la lumi\u00e8re de J\u00e9sus.<\/strong>
\nThat day Saul heard a powerful voice saying to him:<\/strong>
\n\"Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?\" (Acts 9:4).<\/strong>
\nAveugl\u00e9 par la lumi\u00e8re, il comprit que son identit\u00e9 n’\u00e9tait pas d\u00e9finie par la loi, mais par la gr\u00e2ce de Dieu. Transform\u00e9, il devint l’ap\u00f4tre Paul, un fervent messager de l’\u00c9vangile.<\/strong>
\nThis story teaches us that we can always be transformed, and that our past does not define our future. When we accept that our identity comes from God, we are able to receive His blessings and live a new life.<\/strong>
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6. How to Live According to God's Principle of \"Being and Having\"?<\/h4>\n

To put these truths into practice, here are a few steps to follow:<\/p>\n1. Cultivate a Life of Prayer and Meditation :<\/strong>
\no Take time each day to talk with God, listen to His voice and meditate on His Word.
\no \u00ab Approchez-vous de Dieu, et il s’approchera de vous. \u00bb (Jacques 4 :8)<\/strong>\n2. Renew Your Spirit by Reading the Bible :<\/strong>
\no Commit to reading the Scriptures daily to better understand your identity in Christ.
\no \"Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.\" (Psalm 119:105)<\/strong>\n3. Practice Gratitude and Forgiveness:<\/strong>
\no Remercie Dieu pour chaque b\u00e9n\u00e9diction et pardonne ceux qui t’ont bless\u00e9, car le pardon lib\u00e8re et gu\u00e9rit.
\no \" Rendez gr\u00e2ces en toutes choses, car c’est \u00e0 votre \u00e9gard la volont\u00e9 de Dieu en J\u00e9sus-Christ. \u00bb (1 Thessaloniciens 5 :18)<\/strong>
\no \"Forgive one another, just as God forgave you in Christ.\" (Ephesians 4:32)<\/strong>\n4. Live with Humility and Service :<\/strong>
\no Cherche \u00e0 servir les autres et \u00e0 montrer l’amour de Christ dans chacune de tes actions.
\no \u00ab Car le Fils de l’homme n’est pas venu pour \u00eatre servi, mais pour servir et donner sa vie en ran\u00e7on pour beaucoup. \u00bb (Marc 10 :45)<\/strong>\n5. Affirme Ton Identit\u00e9 en Christ et Confiance en l’Avenir :<\/strong>
\no Remember that your future is in God's hands and that you are a new creature in Christ.
\no \"For we walk by faith, not by sight.\" (2 Corinthians 5:7)<\/strong>
\no \u00ab Car je connais les projets que j’ai form\u00e9s sur vous, dit l’\u00c9ternel, projets de paix et non de malheur, afin de vous donner un avenir et de l’esp\u00e9rance. \u00bb (J\u00e9r\u00e9mie 29 :11)<\/strong>
\n________________________________________\nVivre selon les principes d’\"to be and to have<\/strong> en Dieu signifie reconna\u00eetre que notre identit\u00e9 et notre valeur ne viennent pas de nous-m\u00eames, mais de la gr\u00e2ce infinie de Dieu. Cela nous permet de recevoir ses b\u00e9n\u00e9dictions, d’affirmer notre identit\u00e9 en Christ, et de vivre une vie transform\u00e9e par Sa v\u00e9rit\u00e9 et son amour.
\nAujourd’hui, choisis de laisser la gr\u00e2ce de Dieu transformer ta vie. Embrasse ton identit\u00e9 en tant que nouvelle cr\u00e9ature en Christ et re\u00e7ois les dons qu’Il a pr\u00e9par\u00e9s pour toi. Que ta vie soit un t\u00e9moignage vivant de la puissance de Dieu pour renouveler, gu\u00e9rir et transformer tout ce qui semble perdu ou bris\u00e9.\n\u00ab Car Dieu a tant aim\u00e9 le monde qu’il a donn\u00e9 son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne p\u00e9risse point, mais qu’il ait la vie \u00e9ternelle. \u00bb (Jean 3 :16)<\/strong>
\nQue la paix, la joie et la force de Dieu t’accompagnent chaque jour. Avance avec confiance et pers\u00e9v\u00e9rance, sachant que ton avenir est entre les mains de celui qui est \u00e9ternel et fid\u00e8le.\n

Amen.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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