“20I have been crucified with Christ. It is on longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20 (ESV)
Paul says here in his letter to the Galatians that he as he knew himself is no longer there. When he accepted salvation as provided by Christ, his old self passed and now he lives only as Christ lives in him. Christ died for Paul and now Paul lives for Christ.
As I walk through life as a Christian I should be setting aside my wants. My wants should have died with my acceptance of salvation as provided by Christ Jesus’ death. I died with Christ.
Christ rose from death. I rose with Him at my baptism. I am clean and started fresh. I now live for Christ Jesus and no longer pursue my own wants, only the work of Christ should I be concerned.
When you walk through life, are you still trying to succeed with your wants? Did you “die” with Christ and rise again new? Is your life for Christ?
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