“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”
— Galatians 2:20
I have purposely cast off—crucified— my old self with its earthly desires and agendas. Why? When I believed in Jesus Christ, I asked Him to cleanse me from sin. If I continue doing what I’d always done, I am not changed or saved. I just give lip service to Christ. When I trusted in Jesus, I entrusted my life, dreams, and future to Him. I gave up my right to myself, so cast off my old sinful, self-centered nature/life. In essence, when Jesus was crucified and I trusted in Him, I crucified my old sinful self and put my whole being now and forever into His hands for His purposes.
This means I do not live to accomplish my agenda; I now live to obey God so others may come to know about and believe in Him. So, Christ lives in me, now.
I live by faith and trust in Jesus, so I do not need to worry about my agenda, safety, or physical needs. He will provide all these just like He provided salvation from my sins.
That’s how much Jesus loves me. Because He literally “loves me to death” (by His own crucifixion), I know I don’t need to worry about things in this life.
CHRIST LIVES IN ME.
Christ Loves me.
Christ Gave Himself up for me, so I can be in an eternal relationship with God now and forever.
I can trust my whole being (heart, soul, mind, and body) to the One who chose to die in my place.
Yes, Christ, live in me. I give myself anew to you today.
