"The Transformative Power of Selfless Living"
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." - Galatians 2:20
As believers, we are called to a life of sacrifice and selflessness. The concept of "dying daily" is rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, who exemplified the ultimate sacrifice on the cross. This notion may seem daunting, but it's essential to understanding the transformative power of quenching the desires of the flesh.
In 1 Corinthians 15:31, Paul writes, "I die daily." This statement isn't a morbid fascination with death but a declaration of surrender. It's a recognition that our old nature, with its selfish desires and sinful tendencies, must be put to death. By doing so, we make room for the resurrected life of Christ to flourish within us.
Dying daily requires a deliberate choice to deny ourselves and take up our cross. It's a continuous process of surrendering our will, desires, and ambitions to God's divine plan. As we lay down our lives, we discover the freedom to live for something greater than ourselves.
This selfless living is not about achieving spiritual perfection but about embracing a lifestyle of humility and obedience. It's recognizing that our strength comes not from our own abilities but from the indwelling Spirit of God. When we die to self, we open ourselves to experience the abundant life Jesus promised.
In practice, dying daily looks like:
Saying no to temptations that contradict God's word.
Laying down our pride and embracing humility.
Forgiving those who wrong us, just as Christ forgave us.
Embracing trials and difficulties as opportunities for growth.
As we embark on this journey, we'll encounter struggles and setbacks. But with each surrender, we'll find ourselves more intimately connected to Christ. Our desires will begin to align with His, and our hearts will beat in rhythm with His.
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." - Romans 12:1
May we embrace the transformative power of dying daily, and in doing so, discover the fullness of life in Christ.
"Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.'" - (Matthew 16:24-25).
Marcel and Jackie Bruff
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