April 14

Lord, Take My Life

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which 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 (NKJV)

For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

2 Corinthians 4:11 (NKJV)

The Apostle Paul faced death, repeatedly, because of his active witness for Christ. This amazing man willingly gave his life in service to Christ … and so should we.

While you and I may not face the threat of physical death because of our witness for and service to Christ, as His followers, we are asked to lose our lives for His sake—just as He gave His for ours.

While death to self seems a hard thing, it is actually quite freeing and in effect … empowering. For when we die to self … His life takes over. And when we forfeit our strengths, His divine power becomes active. And when we surrender our will, His will becomes clearer and His work gets done.

This is walking by faith. This is life as it was meant to be lived. This is … His life.

Father, take my life and let it be … consecrated, Lord, to thee. Amen.