Galatians 5:24 — “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”

Friend, pull up a chair and let’s talk for a minute about something real. Paul says if you belong to Jesus, you’ve crucified the flesh. That means you’ve nailed your old self to the cross and left it there. But let’s be honest — sometimes that old self still tries to crawl back down, doesn’t it?

The flesh whispers, “Come on, just this once.” It reminds you of what used to feel good, sound good, look good. But the Spirit — that still, small voice inside — says, “That’s not who you are anymore.”

See, when you gave your life to Christ, you didn’t just get a ticket to heaven. You got a brand-new life right here and right now. But to live that life, you’ve got to make a choice every single day to leave the old you on that cross and walk in the newness of grace.

Crucifying the flesh isn’t about trying harder; it’s about surrendering deeper. It’s not about gritting your teeth and saying, “I won’t.” It’s about opening your hands and saying, “Lord, You can.”

So today, whatever’s been pulling you backward, nail it back to the cross where it belongs. Don’t let yesterday’s habits steal today’s holiness. You are not who you used to be. You belong to Jesus — and that means freedom.

Walk tall, walk clean, and walk free… because the old you is gone, and the new you is alive and well in Christ.