Today’s Scripture: Galatians 2:20 NIV: 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.
Do you have a life verse that you claim above all others? Galatians 2:20 is mine. Every time I read it or repeat it my soul and my spirit meet at this place. What does “I have been crucified with Christ” mean to you?
I claimed this verse while I was still a practicing alcoholic. I knew I was the problem. I was practicing what Paul was talking about in Galatians 2. I was living a hypocritical life. I knew I had to die. Funny thing when I admitted I was powerless over my addictions I was able to admit I was powerless, period.
An amazing thing happened, when I died, Christ filled me. Yes Christ lives in me just as He promised. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me. What verse brings you to life?
Today’s Prayer: Lord Jesus, I continue to offer myself up to You and thank You for taking my old life and giving me Your new life.. I thank You for living in me. You fill me Lord. Please take this life that I live in the flesh and strengthen my faith so I too may give myself up for others. In Your holy and mighty name I pray. Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
I have many life verses but one I keep going back to is Philippians 1:6 ” being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” It is good to know that God is not finished with me just yet but that He will one day complete it without a doubt!
Amen Joseph! Funny, I too have found many life verses and thought it was time to choose another, ha! God’s Word is so rich!! Thank you for sharing this great verse…without a doubt…blessings in His confidence.