valentine

meaning can be derived from the following 1. one is no longer their natural self. christ now regulates their life. explained further this means ones life is led by christ, he is the one WHO IS IN CONTROL. this comes as a result of the realisation that one can not live a life free from the domination of the devil alone. they need spiritual protection to be saved and this is found IN CHRIST. LIKE anyone else a christian cannot afford to live a life divorced from christ.simply they cannot afford self existence so they simply must be INCORPORATED in christ. this means since one cannot manage their spiritual warfare alone they need to look upon to a higher authority for protection spiritual nourishment, gifts, blessings, etc. as such they seek refugee in christ who then opens his arms to them and incorporates them into his kingdom.once one is incorporated they share the joys and benefits of christ's kingdom. all that he promises to his loved ones they get since they are incorporated into him.they now share what is his.one who is incorporated is empowered, he is a victor, he is STRONG and nothing evil can overpower him.