Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
The crucified life is a foundational aspect of the Christian life. It is the daily reality of dying to the self and living unto God. To be crucified with Christ is to acknowledge that our old self, with all its desires and ambitions, has been put to death on the cross. This is not a one-time event but an ongoing experience where the cross is applied to every aspect of our being.
Paul’s testimony in Galatians 2:20 illustrates this truth. When we are crucified with Christ, we no longer live for ourselves but for Christ. Our lives become an expression of His life. This requires continual surrender, allowing the Spirit to apply the cross to our thoughts, emotions, and will.
The crucified life is not a life of loss but of gain. By dying to ourselves, we gain Christ as our all. Through this process, we are transformed into His image and live in union with Him.
Main Points:
– The Reality of Being Crucified with Christ: Our old self is put to death, allowing Christ to live through us.
– Daily Application of the Cross: We must deny ourselves and take up our cross daily (Luke 9:23).
– Union with Christ: Living the crucified life results in a deeper union with Christ and a fuller expression of His life in us.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, teach me to embrace the crucified life daily.
Help me to surrender my desires and ambitions to You.
Let Your life be fully expressed through me as I live in union with You, Amen.
