Famous actor turned outspoken Christian Russell Brand recently updated his walk with Jesus Christ, illustrating the joy he feels in being a born-again Christian. Posting to X, Brand shared an inspiring message, writing, “What a glorious opportunity it is to be reborn in Him.”
“It is very difficult to accept and embrace the peace that surpasses all understanding,” Brand said during a video recorded in a car. “To know that within you always has been a connection that will guide you. It’s easy instead, to begin to rely on self, limited self. What an opportunity it is to be reborn, what a glorious gift it is to be reborn in Him. To know that in His eyes we are all redeemed and forgiven, that we are all equal, that we are all His children, that we can all be saved together and pursue our new purpose of service.”
Users in the comments section shared encouraging, faith-based sentiment in response to Brand’s statement. “God bless you, sir “But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.” – Romans 8:11 KJV,” one user wrote.
“Amen, Brother! “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1: 8-9,” another said.
Earlier this year, Brand converted to Christianity, getting baptized and surrendering to Jesus Christ. The Christian Tribune previously reported on comments from Brand speaking about his baptism in which he described it as “an opportunity to die and be reborn; an opportunity to leave the past behind and be reborn in Christ’s name like it says in Galatians — that you can live as an enlightened and awakened person.”
Brand said, “I know a lot of people are sort of cynical about the increasing interest in Christianity and the return to God, but to me, it’s obvious.” He added, “As meaning deteriorates in the modern world, as our value systems and institutions crumble, all of us become increasingly aware that there is this eerily familiar awakening and beckoning figure that we’ve all known all of our lives, within us and around us. And for me, it’s very exciting.”
“Many aspects of it were very intimate and personal. The truth is this, as a person who has in the past, taken many, many substances and always been disappointed with their inability to deliver the kind of tranquility and peace and even transcendence that I’ve always felt I’ve been looking for … something occurred in the process of baptism that was incredible; overwhelming,” he further noted.
“I feel as if some new resource within me has switched on.” He then said, “This is new for me, I’m learning … but this is my path now,” Brand said. “And I already feel incredibly blessed, relieved, nourished, held. It’s been an incredible experience. I’m so grateful to be surrendered in Christ,” he said in conclusion.
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