Be

Not I, but Christ
(Galatians 2:20, KJV).

Good Morning,

Our online news service reported the leading newscasters’ ratings. The highest rating indicated the individual perceived to be most appreciated. Humanity often equates popularity, performance, privilege, possessions and power with value.

Christ Jesus changes our perspective. The value of life is produced from His presence. The Apostle Paul used a simple phrase found in Galatians to explain the radical concept:

Not I: Paul wrote to the individuals who perceived worth could be produced from their “doing.” They were enslaved to the law of religion, attempting to define their value from their doing. While much of our lifestyle has changed from those ancient days, most people continue to perceive the worth of their life from what they do and what they accomplish.

The “I” in the passage can be interpreted as the “self without Christ.” Without centering life within Christ, we base worth on what we do in our power for our own benefit.

But Christ: A powerful and incomprehensible union occurs when we give ourselves completely to Christ. Our old self is crucified with Christ and we become new.

We identify our life in Christ, living in His presence and power.

No one can ever do enough to achieve the value that comes from being in Christ.

Be in Christ (Not I, but Christ).

Learning with you to be in Him,
Kerrie


(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)