" True faith in Christ unites the soul to Christ, and this unity brings a peace that passes understanding (Phil. 4:7) and a “joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory” (1 Pet. 1:8). Union with Christ teaches us that we are weak in ourselves, but strong in the Lord and in the power of his might (Eph. 6:10).6 Union with Christ connects us to God, binding us to our supreme pleasures.7 "

― Tony Reinke , Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ (Theologians on the Christian Life)