Crucified with Christ
- Redemptive Recovery
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
April 15
"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 for me."
(Galatians 2:20
This verse stands as a declaration of identity and transformation. Paul doesn’t say he is being changed; rather, he says he has been crucified with Christ. Something final has happened. His old self that was driven by pride, sin, and self-reliance has been nailed to the cross. And now, the life he lives is no longer fueled by human effort, but by the presence of Christ within him.
Our life with Him is not lived by trying harder, but by trusting deeper.
This truth lies at the core of the Christian life. When we surrender to Jesus, we don’t just add Him to our existing lives; we exchange our lives for His. That means our past no longer defines us. Our addiction, our shame, our failures; none of them have the final word. Christ alone has the final word.
Our verse today offers incredible hope. You are not who you once were. You have been crucified with Christ. The old has passed away, and the new has come. And this new life is lived by faith. Our life with Him is not lived by trying harder, but by trusting deeper. You are now empowered, not by your own strength, but by His Spirit living within you.
The intimate truth is that Jesus loved you and gave Himself for you. He didn’t just die for the world; He died for you. And now, He lives in you, guiding, sustaining, and transforming you from the inside out.
Are you still trying to live in your own strength, or are you living by faith in the One who gave Himself for you?
Jesus, thank You for loving me so deeply that You gave Yourself for me. Help me to live not in my old self, but in the new life You’ve given me. Let my faith in You shape every step I take. In Your name, Amen.
Redemptive Recovery (RR) is a Christian recovery group and program that is modeled on biblical truths. We believe that Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives and that the bible is our roadmap. RR meets weekly and is for anyone currently navigating the challenges of addiction and also those that are further along in their recovery.
Visit www.redemptiverecovery.org for more information.
