Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15 (NIV) 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.

Observations: Jesus’ death for me means more than having my sins forgiven.  It means more than making heaven – missing hell.  Since He has given His life for me, now I am to give my life for Him.  I am to quit living for Al and live instead for Jesus who died for me!  It’s the classic, my life is not my own – I have been purchased by the precious blood of Jesus!  This has huge implications for my daily life!  I must own this reality!

Application:  I must evaluate how I live my life.  I must consider that I am not my own, my life is not my own.  Am I living conscious of this?  I must live for Him who died for me…  How do I flesh this out?  Life for Jesus?  It’s so much more than “What would Jesus do?”.  It’s here’s my life Lord, live through me.  Take my life, my time, my family, my stuff, my will – I’m yours Lord!

Prayer:  Father, remind me moment by moment that my life is yours.  I am not my own because of your death for me.  You died so I could live – now I willingly live for you.  Help me Lord!  Amen.