From
yesterday’s blog…"I have been
crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me;
and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave Himself up for me."
Galatians 2:20. Those “sinful desires and passions” including selfish ambition
have been nailed to the cross…today. And tomorrow they’ll still be nailed there
as I take up my cross and follow Jesus, walking with Him. Passion is what we
desire most in life…our reason for living, the factor that motivates us to do
what we do. My passion is now to live like Christ. Does that sound too
conceited or a holier than thou attitude? That is not at all what I feel—I just
want to live a life doing the right thing and helping others. That is what
Jesus Christ did—He lived for others—to please His Heavenly Father. Can we do
any less?
Training Tip – Kids love to hammer nails into boards. Have them
write some “sins” or mistakes they have made on a paper—or draw a picture of
what they have done that must be forgiven by God. Then give your kids a board,
a couple of nails and a hammer and let them go at it, nailing their sins to the
board. For the younger ones you may want to pre-drill a hole. For older children
have them make a cross shape with two boards before nailing their sins to it. Discuss
that Christ was sinless. He never sinned. For
we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One
who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15.
Lord Jesus, help my children and grandchildren to
see and appreciate what You did taking our sins upon yourself on the cross. Now
as I walk with You, fill me with the fruit of the Holy Spirit…love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey M.
Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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