he Apostle Paul in writing to the church at Corinth about the love of Christ and the great sacrifice He made on the Cross states, “And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.” II Corinthians 5:15. What a privilege it is for the Christian to live for Christ!
C. Harold Lowden in 1915, wrote a wonderful gospel song entitled “Living For Jesus”.
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.
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.”
What does living for God mean and why would anyone want to live for Him?
“I have come to see clearly that life is more than self. It is more than doing what I want, striving for what will benefit me, dreaming of all I can be. Life is all about my relationship with God. There is no higher calling, no loftier dream, and no greater goal than to live, breathe, and be poured out for Jesus Christ.”
― Brother Andrew , The Narrow Road: Stories of Those Who Walk This Road Together
Romans 12:1, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Colossians 3:4, “When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.”
Philippians 1:21, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.”
Again the question is asked, “Why would anyone want to live for God?” The Christian has discovered a love and gratitude that an unbeliever has not experienced. I John 4:19, “We love him, because he first loved us.” Romans 5:5, “…the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Ephesians 3:19, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” “To fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek him the greatest adventure; to find him, the greatest human achievement.” Augustine.
I love You Lord
And I lift my voice
To worship You
O my soul rejoice
Take joy my King
In what You hear
May it be a sweet sweet sound
In Your ear