“And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NIV)
The Apostle Paul is speaking of Jesus Christ as he writes these words in his second letter to the believers in Corinth, Greece. For there are many reasons and many purposes that brought Jesus obediently to the cross and His death by crucifixion. The reason given here is that it was for all people. There was and is only one way to please God in this life and that is by accepting what He did for us. This reminds us of what God wants us to do in return. He died for us and now we no longer live for ourselves. Jesus knows those of us who have believed in Him and He expects that this will have an effect on how we live. He wants us to live for Him so that our actions, activities, and attitudes will bring glory to Him. We are called to this each day, to follow not our own personal goals and ideas but to look to Jesus for His guidance and then trust Him for the ability and strength to follow in His steps. Let's do so today.
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