This verse is trailing me wherever I go. It must be the work of

the Holy Spirit since it is so persistent.

Galatians 2: 20…

“I have been crucified with Christ   and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.   The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,  who loved me  and gave himself for me” (NIV).

Here’s my sticking point. Why not write, I am devoted to Christ so that I no longer live…

No, it says I’ve been crucified with Christ. Crucifixion was a messy, gory, cruel

business. I’m not sure all that seems so necessary. I’d rather Paul wrote,

I’ve been inconvenienced by Christ….I’ve had to sacrifice…but to be

crucified with Christ?

Metaphorically, if you haven’t become a mashed, bloody pulp of a man

for the sake of Christ, then maybe you haven’t had the encounter

Christ desires to have with you.  He will wreck you. Beware.

Crucified with Christ…

Praise His Holy Name!