And he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
-2 Corinthians 5:15
This verse brings to my mind an old hymn that was always a favorite to be sung on Sunday nights at my church when I was younger. The hymn can expound upon this verse far more eloquently than I can, so I will leave you with the lyrics to meditate on.
LIVING FOR JESUS; Thomas O. Chisholm, 1917
Living for Jesus, a life that is true,
Striving to please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free,
This is the pathway of blessing for me.
*Refrain
O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy atonement, didst give Thyself for me.
I own no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne.
My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.
Living for Jesus Who died in my place,
Bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call,
Follow His leading and give Him my all.
Living for Jesus, wherever I am,
Doing each duty in His holy Name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss,
Deeming each trial a part of my cross.
Living for Jesus through earth’s little while,
My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,
Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
