That statement reminds me of the blessing of organ transplants for the recipients, and the pain for the family of the donor. But in the midst of the pain and death, there is new life and hope restored.
In the spiritual sense, we can’t get around this truth: in order for Christ to live in me, I must die.
Illustrated in farming and in Scripture, we know that life comes through death. Our life in Christ is made possible because of his death, but our death is necessary for his life in us.
Deep thoughts for a Monday, but I’ll leave you with this question:
What are you dying to today?
“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”
John 12:24-25
