Christ Lives in Me

Scripture: Galatians 2:[20] I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Observation: I want to be like Paul so in love and so trusting in our Lord. Paul was so close that he no longer existed, but a new man whose inner being was Jesus and now he lives by faith and does whatever the Father tells him to do. That’s the man I want to be and that’s the man Jesus wants me to be. To live by faith knowing that He died for me and I now belong to Him as is faithful servant and not just part of the time but all the time.

Application: I need to realize there is no old Mark Buckley anymore, but a new creation that must abide in Christ to fulfill the purpose I’m here for. My sins were crucified with Jesus on the cross and along with taking away my sins He has given me gifts and talents to be used for His glory. I must have faith that Jesus will work out His plan in His timing and I’m to be patient and obedient and see how He wants to use me.

Prayer: Dear Lord, I thank you for your love and sacrifice. May I live a life that glorifies you so that your sacrifice would not be in vain in my life. Increase my faith and show me each day the path you want me walking on. Continue to change me to be more like you. I love you Lord.