When you accept Christ as Lord, you choose to be crucified with him. The life you now live, you live by faith in the risen Christ who loved you and gave himself up for you
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Simon had come to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover with his boys. They were looking forward to the festival. As they entered the Via Dolorosa, they were confronted by Roman soldiers, driving a man to his crucifixion. The man was being whipped and mocked. He fell under the heavy cross. “You there,” called the centurion, “Carry his cross!”
Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ; 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.
Simon was horrified. It wasn’t simply helping this man that affected him. It was the fact that he would be associated with his crucifixion for all posterity. It would be as though Simon himself were being crucified!
Jesus said, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him take up his cross, and follow me.” When you accept Christ as Lord, you choose to be crucified with him. The life you now live, you live by faith in the risen Christ who loved you and gave himself up for you.
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Originally from South Africa, Dudley Andersen now lives in the UK where he heads up Sure Reality Media and pastors Cornerstone Family Church in Worcestershire. He is married to Karen-Leigh and has two children, Kerryn and Ryan. Dudley has a background in radio and has worked for Radio Pulpit, Impact Radio and Christian Vision. Since 2005 he has produced diverse content for various Christian stations. He is the author of God-Tracking Through the Year and Overflowing Hope and writes a weekly e-mail devotional called, GodTracker. Dudley is also a worship leader.
