Crucifixion

For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin – because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.                                                                                                   Rom. 6.6,7

I know that I am a sinner. I have degrees of awareness of the varying sins that assail me. I do not want to be a sinner. I dream of purity, and wholeness, and sanctity and righteousness. And – of course– I will not find this in myself. I will only find this in Jesus.

Paul says, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”(Gal. 2.20a). Oh, how I want this! I desire nothing less that the fullness of God, through Jesus Christ, and by the power of the indwelling Spirit, to reside in me. Jesus is in me. I know this – I just want more! My home is the Father’s. He inhabits every room, every nook and cranny and to the very limits of my small property. I want His presence to shine forth in abundance and power, in grace and in love. 

Crucified with Christ, co-crucifixion. Could this present time be God’s moment for me to seriously address the issue of my sin? I am going to say, “Yes”. I so want to go forward for Him, in Him and with Him. I do not know what time I have left. I cannot allow any impediment if I can surrender it and let God deal with it. 

What a glorious time this is for me! What a wonderful opportunity He is affording me. In recent weeks I have yearned to get closer to God. I have already been blessed with sweet relationship with Him. There have been times of exquisite union and intimacy. I crave more of this. Right now, I sense it is here, He is with me. I see myself under the covering of His majestic and mighty wings. I feel myself held in the warmth and love of the palm of His hand. I am safe, secure and loved. What more do I want? Just more, that’s it, I want more of God.

Crucifixion was the way of Christ. Right now I sense that He is calling me into that way. I am willing and, as I give myself as fully as I am able to Him, so I look forward to a glorious resurrection and powerful, ongoing ministry in Him.

Lord Jesus,

You are my Hero, my Saviour, Friend and Lover. I am nothing without You. I thank You from the very depth of my being for the sweet, rich, powerful and loving relationship that You have drawn me into. But I want more!

I am tired of the sinful me. I know only too well that I cannot make this right. But You can! My precious Saviour, I lay all before You. I seek to die to sin and rise in glorious new life in You. I am about to undergo a likely dramatic health change. I pray that this may also see great spiritual release and growth in me.

I desire to go forward in new life in You. I feel there is much I can yet do in humble service to our great God. Please spare me, Lord. Give me further opportunities to share the amazing love You have for all people. I crave Your companionship for the journey. I knowYou are the way, and I give myself to follow that way, wherever it may lead.

I love You, and my heart bursts to share that love. Help me, please in Your wonderful, powerful and precious name I ask.                       Amen.

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