Scripture
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. – Galatians 2:20
Observation
Paul recognized that the source of his life did not come from himself but from Jesus. The freedom that he is preaching to Galatian church is not obtained through the keeping of the Law – it is not an issue of conduct. The freedom that we enjoy as believers comes through identification with Jesus’ death on the cross and the reality of His life-giving presence living in us and through us every day.
Application
It is so easy to make the Christian life all about conduct. It is so easy to make our lives about trying to “do the right thing.” The fact is, God never expected us to “do” the right thing all of the time. He expected us to fail and in that failure for each one of us to recognize our inability to live the Christian life apart from a daily, living, breathing relationship with Him. Jesus is the only One Who can really live the life that God’s holiness demands. As we surrender to Him and begin to walk in daily dependence upon Him, He begins to live that life in us and through us. That yielding comes as we realize that He loved us and gave His life for us. Wow, thank you God!
Prayer
Jesus, forgive me for the times when I have tried to do the Christian thing apart from You. You created me to need You and for that I am grateful. I invite You to live in me today – live through me today. Thank you for loving me and giving Your life for me. Thank you that You make me free as I simply yield to You and cling to You in desperate dependence. I love you God! Amen.




