Has anyone ever seen the movie ‘Spider Man 3’? Remember the part when Peter Parker became this evil guy for like 10-15mins in that movie because of that ‘VENOM’ and then he went to the church and bang that big bell and the ‘VENOM’ was shaken and left him and was transferred to that ‘Reporter Guy’?
That scenario reminded me of this verse..
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 flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. -Gal2:20
Powerful verse. I’ve been meditating on this verse for quiet a few days now and God has revealed so much dirt and wickedness in my heart.
I don’t think I’m living as if Christ is actually the one living and dwelling in me. I still have my ‘VENOMs’ and I’m not completely shaken. No wonder I get so defeated in my walk, in my struggles, in my daily battles. It’s because I forget this verse. I lose sight of who I am in Christ. I forgot that Christ is living and dwelling in my life, in my physical body.
So I challenge you as I challenge myself. If you’re a guy or a girl when you are faced with trials & temptations, this is how we should respond.
- When I’m tempted to grow bitter with someone - It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.
- When I’m tempted to lust upon someone or have impure & sexual thoughts. - It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.
- When I’m lazy doing any type of work (school/job) - It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.
- When ministry is getting harder and harder and I don’t know what else to do. - It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.
- When I crave for material things, and possessions and approval from people - It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.
Obviously, the list goes on. But just ponder on these thoughts and especially that truth. It’s literally like shaking your head saying.. “NO NO! Don’t be stupid now. I’m not on my own, Christ lives in me. He’s not gonna do these things. So stop self. Stop!”
It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me.
Christ life was marked with submission and full obedience to the Father. When we understand this truth, we unlock the key to having a transformed and radical life by exchanging our lives For His.
In His love,
Mark M. (markmuldez.tumblr.com)
