Gal
2:20-21 (ESV) I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live,
but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by
faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not
nullify the grace of God, for if justification were through the law, then
Christ died for no purpose.
NOTE: This is one of
the first verses I ever memorized. Over the years God has used it in a number
of ways in my life. One particular thought is that he loved "ME" and
gave himself for "ME." That is how much God loved "ME," and
that amazes me and humbles me, because "me" does not deserve such
attention. Another thought is the reminder that he lives "IN" me. My
body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (Corinthians tells me), and yet what do I
do with my body? I am so unworthy and such an unclean vessel. I fail so often
and yet, he loves me and chooses to live in me. Verse 21 reminds me that I
could not earn it (his love or my salvation) anyway. Christ died for a purpose,
to redeem a person horribly cosigned to failure. We are weak and cannot save
ourselves. We fail, but Jesus died for that very purpose--to save wretched
creature and to give them the experience of redeeming love. Thank you Lord!
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