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.
(Galatians 2:20)
I’ve seen and heard of this verse for the nth time this week. To add up, this has been my life verse for about 9 years now. How would I forget that, “No longer I who live.” Never would I forget that my dear Jesus who loved me and gave Himself for me. Never would I forget that Jesus lives in me. Never would I forget that I should live by faith. No longer I. No longer I. No longer I.
It is also true that being a Christian is impossible. A Christian will only be dependent on the unending grace, mercy and love of God. We all don’t deserve to live because of our sins but by the grace of God through faith, we are saved. Personally, I would say, I am undeserving to receive the New Life in Christ. But what should I respond to that but to be thankful, to bring glory and to obey and love God. My heart jumps with joy knowing that Christ shed His blood to save me from my dark life. I am empty apart from Christ. I am nothing apart from Him.
My journey after I received and believed in Christ is of course not easy, light and stress-free, thus, my journey gets harder and harder. Persecution, poverty, pain, hurt, these are just examples on my list. But, you know what, it was never about the bad things or events happened in my life, it is about the fulfillment, satisfaction, unexplained joy, heart pounding truth, great experiences, peaceful and sound sleep, priceless moments, overcomed fears, and contentment with Jesus Christ. Will I trade Jesus to things of this world? Why should I? Life is imperfect, but Jesus is my perfect God. I do not own my life now. And again, I reiterate endlessly, “No longer I but Christ.”