Live By Faith In Him!

"I have been crucified with Christ [in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ (the Messiah) lives in me; and the life I now live in the body I live by faith in (by adherence to and reliance on and complete trust in) the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself up for me." (Galatians 2: 20 - AMPLIFIED BIBLE)

"Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not "mine," but it is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. I am not going to go back on that." (Galatians 2: 20 - THE MESSAGE)


Each day brings with it the temptation to focus on past failures, hurts, and regrets. When that happens, Jesus responds quickly, reminding us to turn our eyes on Him and His plans for our future. At the same time, He is transforming our view of the past into one that reveals His faithfulness, grace, and forgiveness toward us.

In our text, instead of living in the past, Paul could boast that Jesus Christ had come to live within him. The presence of Jesus changed both the present and Paul's hope for the future. It can do the same for us as well!

Thank you, Jesus, for living within us as we journey through life. Work in us so that we die to our disgraceful past and rejoice in Your grace in the present.