Topic: Crucified with Jesus
Bible Verse: Romans 6:4 "Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."
Message: We believe that Jesus died for our sins. But it's difficult for most of us to believe that we too were crucified, dead & buried with Jesus. This unbelief is the main reason why most of us still live under sin even after receiving forgiveness and cleansing for our sins (Romans 6:1-3). Secondly, What does it mean to be crucified with Jesus? It means we who believe in Jesus have crucified our old desires and sinful nature on cross. Earlier, we who desired sinful life now hate it, once our thoughts were continuously evil, now we have thoughts of Christ (Genesis 6:5, Galatians 5:24-26; 1CORINTHIANS 2:16). Finally, How can we crucify ourselves? It doesn't mean to harm ourselves. It's through faith we do it daily. Just like how we received forgiveness for our sins; when believe, confess & meditate on the Truth that we too are crucified with Christ; we will realise it's no longer we who live but it's Christ in us. We will then roar high in faith like eagle with our minds renewed, submitting our bodies to Christ & not to old sins (Romans 6:11-14 & 12:1,2). God bless you.
Prayer: Dear Lord Jesus help us to realise that we too were crucified & buried with you, that it's not longer we but it's Jesus living in us. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus name Amen.