Get a Life, It's to Die for!!

I was asked by a friend today what I thought it meant to be a Christian and what it took to be one. I was sitting in the offices at NewSpring when I received the text, and the first thing that came to mind was dieing and 1Cor 15:31. This verse amazes me every time I read it, which is quite often. This verse should be memorized by all who profess the name of Jesus Christ. I am one who struggles with Temptation a great deal and often find comfort in this verse. I’m not sure, but I think that would be considered an oxy-moron (finding comfort in death).
What does “dieing daily” mean to you? To me dieing daily is a very specific command. To die daily is to die to this world. Be immune of the worldly and sinful human nature that we so often struggle with. God is our rock and strong tower, we are to stand for HIM and only HIM!! I wake every morning awaiting satan to tempt me in almost any and every way, because with the help of God I will DIE to it. Phil. 1:21 says, “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Our one and only purpose is to glorify God, no matter what we do. Whether it is by living or dieing! (Phili. 1:20)
“But why would you want to die, that’s dumb!” I totally agree, IF THERES STILL A BODY LEFT IN THE TOMB, but guess what, THERE ISN’T!! (1Cor. 15:20) We have a completely worthless faith and life if Jesus was not raised from the dead. It is insane for us (Christians) to put ourselves in danger every day for someone who is no better than us!(A Sinful GOD)
If Jesus had not raised from the dead, that would have made him and God a sinful liar and no better than us! The great thing, is that Jesus has already died our death raised our souls and set us free, all we have to do is believe. The only way is to receive your reward for having faith in God is to die. (1Cor. 15:36)
Every time we die to temptation, we uplift the name of Jesus. If we are not willing to die spiritually and physically, we are in the wrong profession. Everyday, I am reminded that nothing is mine. It all belongs to God, and to be a sucessful Christ follower I have to be willing to give it all back including my Life and worldly desires. As Christians we should quit focusing on how to live right, and start focusing on how to die right!!