Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

The song "Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me" by CityAlight is a beautiful testament to the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ. It echoes the sentiments of the Apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20, where he declares, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." This verse, like the song, speaks to the profound shift that occurs when we surrender our lives to Christ, allowing His love, grace, and power to work through us.

The lyrics of the song and the verse from Galatians both emphasize the paradoxical nature of the Christian faith. We find joy, righteousness, and freedom not through our own efforts, but through the gift of grace that is Jesus. We overcome not by our own strength, but through Christ in us. This is a powerful reminder of the words of Jesus in John 15:5, where He says, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

The song also resonates with the promise found in Isaiah 40:31, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This is reflected in the lyrics, "With every breath I long to follow Jesus... And day by day I know He will renew me." It's a beautiful reminder that our hope is not in our own abilities or circumstances, but in Jesus alone.

The song concludes with the powerful declaration, "Yet not I, but through Christ in me!" This echoes the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:10, "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me." It's a reminder that our identity, our worth, and our achievements are not rooted in ourselves, but in Christ who lives in us.

As we reflect on these truths, let's ask ourselves: How does the reality of "Yet not I, but through Christ in me" shape our daily lives? How does it influence our decisions, our relationships, our work, our dreams? How does it change the way we view our successes and failures, our strengths and weaknesses, our joys and sorrows? And most importantly, how does it deepen our love for Jesus, our gratitude for His grace, and our desire to live for His glory? Let's take some time to ponder these questions, and to thank God for the amazing gift of grace that is Jesus, our Redeemer.