I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20
Today is the first day of another year and I am weaker than I was when I was younger, but my hope is stronger because weakness is teaching me to rely more on Jesus and less on me. Being crucified with Christ used to be a mysterious and frightening idea. But in today’s verse, Paul was teaching the Galatians that nothing on earth could make him afraid anymore, because his real life was now in the Christ, who had loved and given His life for him.
But trusting is a choice, and it our choice. Just as the trapeze artist must let go of the bar and fly across space, trusting in her partner to catch her, so we must let go of our own strength and ability in order to take hold of the hands of God. He is reaching out and calling us forward into 2024. Why not surrender your life to Him, and step into the year ahead, with confidence in His love? That same Jesus who gave Himself for us, will certainly watch over us and care for us, no matter what lies on the road ahead.
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Without Jesus my life would have no clear direction, what a mess I would be.
Amen sister! Amen!
Yes, trusting God’s path for us is a choice–our choice. Happy New Year, Pastor Pete!
Amen Dave. Enjoy those final days of vacation with your family. Before you know it that school bell will ring!
I’m stepping into 2024 knowing I must daily surrender, Pete. I fail miserably without Christ! When I had my hardest fall, I fell flat on my faith! I’ll not look back. My strength comes from him. ✝️ Happy New Year to you and yours! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Karla. I will have to remember that…falling flat on my faith. There is no better place to go.
It’s my blessing, Pete! When I began this blog, I began with that phrase I came up with while hiking and thinking of some great falls! Oh boy!
What a mighty God we serve!
Galatians 2:20…🙌🙌🙌
Blessed and Joyous New Year!
I am also getting weaker due to a debilitating disease…it has been hard to deal with, but God hasn’t left me hanging, and I believe He never will.👍🏻
When tempted to despair, God gives me a million blessings to be thankful for, and that gives me gratitude to trump my poor attitude.
God bless you, thanks for the post!
I thank God for His compassion and faithfulness when we cry out to Him.