God's Glory Church

Dying to yourself may seem like a bad thing. Most people want to applaud, magnify, and promote themselves.

But in God’s Kingdom, dying to self is necessary.

“So I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. I live now in my body by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”
Galatians 2:20

A piece of clay cannot become a work of art unless it is shaped. A container of paint cannot be used to create a masterpiece if it is not poured first. A coal deposit must change to become a diamond. A caterpillar must give up its old way of life to become a wonderful butterfly.

An invitation to die is actually an invitation to live.

When we give our lives to God, we choose to give up our plans, our desires, and our gifts. And it can be difficult. But we also know that there is something better on the other side—and Someone better.

God can rearrange our plans, change our desires, and redirect our gifts for His glory.

The apostle Paul, the author of the letter to the Galatians, knew firsthand about the life-changing power of Christ. The power of Christ radically changed Paul, transforming him from a persecutor of believers to an ardent follower of Jesus.

Through this experience, Paul knew that the only way to live was to surrender every area of ​​his life to Christ. And that is why he invites us to do the same.

Jesus could not be resurrected without first being crucified, and the same is true for us.

So what do you need to give to Jesus today? What behavior, habit, or thought do you need to “crucify”? Come to Jesus as you are and let Him transform and renew your life.