“And in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead” (Colossians 2:11).
Cutting away the decay, the cancer and replacing it with the heart of Christ is a description of the Christian life. God takes away the corruption and makes of us His children. There are many ways this is said, but only one way this is done and that is through Christ our Savior. Come then into the salvation Christ has made possible through the cross and know that in Him is all goodness and mercy.
Lord, help me to understand these word pictures so that I may begin to see the reality of what You have done for me from the cross. Guide me in the way of everlasting life in order that I would be led by You and know that in You alone is all hope. Whatever needs to be cut away, cut it away. Whatever needs to be replaced, replace it. Take me from where I am and bring me to where You know I need to be.
Lord Jesus, You have come so that we may have life and have it abundantly. Lead me now and always to go through whatever You know I need to go through in order that I may become like You. Lead me into the eternal life You illuminate through the light which is Your life so that I may walk in the path You set before me. Guide me this day, Lord Jesus! Amen.
