Rightly Engaged!

Rightly Engaged!

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. That 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 WEBBE

First, a statement borne out of a personal understanding of the writer. You do not state these words unless you are sure of your old ways and the quality of your new life. It has to be so distinct that the difference between the old and the new is so obvious. Paul had an old name- Saul- as well as an old life, but an encounter with Christ changed his direction, perspective and priorities. It has to be the same for us; otherwise what we hold on to is not the real deal.

Identifying with Christ means starting from the cross. Anything I will lay claim to must start from that painful experience. It was the cross that bridged the gap between God and man and made a new life possible. As Christ paid the price for my life, it means that I cannot really lay claim to my life anymore. The One who paid the price owns it now, and he makes a demand that I give him all I am. The best I can do is give him total control and allow His life flow out of mine.

If I know what I have received, it will show in my pursuits and priorities. If I have to be reminded about who i am, then maybe I do not know the value of what I hold. Whilst I am down here, I live for the glory of the One who accepted me even when I was deep in sin. I know that at the end, faith will lead me to eternal life. His time of favour is here.