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 the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

We died 2000 years ago also? We died on the cross with Jesus? This is a strange saying indeed.

It seems impossible but it is not. The author Paul here wants to draw the reader and the hearer to the truth of our Baptisms. This is true as Paul also says to the Romans, ‘You were baptised into Jesus’ death, but you were also baptised into Jesus’ resurrection.’

Because we have been “crucified with Christ”, hence, ‘baptised into Jesus’ death and resurrection’, being given eternal life, His Spirit produces a longing in our hearts to live for Him; to live for our dear Saviour.

This life is lived in faith because it is a life living in trust to the Lord. Sometimes this hope can only be trusted because there is not real evidence before us of our being connected to Christ when we are still acting out our sin.

But because God forever loves us and Jesus’ sacrifice was for eternity; not just from His life up to when you were baptised, God’s forgiveness also stands for eternity.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your sacrifice for eternity. May it inspire us to work for You but may we also continually be reminded that it is only on account of Your mercy that we are saved everlastingly. Amen.