Dead Man Walking
OCTOBER 1, 2026
Daily Reading—Song of So. 1-3 / Gal. 5
WHAT GOD HAS SAID:
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
WHAT I HAVE SEEN:
“Dead Man Walking.” This phrase is normally used to describe a death row inmate as they walk to the execution chambers. It is also a slang term used for someone heading to the boss’s office to be terminated. These are living people about to face a sudden end.
In Galatians 2:20, Paul gives us another picture of a “Dead Man Walking.” Paul said we as believers are already dead, yet still walking around. Not someone about to die. On the contrary, we are already dead, “crucified with Christ.” We will therefore never face eternal death and damnation, “Nevertheless I live.” Oh, Christian friend, get out there and be ALIVE for Jesus today. He loves you and gave Himself so you can LIVE!
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
Will you be a LIVING EXAMPLE for Him?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?
Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?
What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?
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