Amazing GRACE Encounter
Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ – Acknowledging my personal need for a Savior, I denounce
my belief in myself, my ability to accomplish anything good, and my unbelief in
God, and wholly trust (believe) in His accomplishments on my behalf, namely His
finished work on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin(s) and His
resurrection from the dead for my eternal life.
Nevertheless I live – I still breathe, eat, sleep, think, see, walk, speak,
touch, feel, and relate as a human creature; but now I have purpose. I am the
reason He came. I am the reason He died. I am the reason He lives. Now I have a
reason to live - and this life is just the beginning.
Yet not I, but Christ lives in me – This earth-life is no longer mine, to enjoy entirely for
personal reasons, but His, to live and accomplish His mission, in and through
me, an earthling extension of Himself. He actually lives in me and I think it’s
cool since He is the greatest influence of my mind - my thoughts, choices, and
actions.
And the life which I now live in the
flesh (body) I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave
Himself for me
– I realize the remainder of my earth-life will not be a cake-walk but I know
from my own experience that it will be much better than anything I could have
ever done on my own. I don’t focus on sinning; I focus on living! But when I sin,
I thank Him for having already forgiven me and for setting my feet on His solid
footing. I continue to listen and learn as He relates His Love and Life in and
through me to others. He is to be trusted as He continues to perform the work
He has started in me.
© 2015 Michael Scroggs
