Bible in a Year:
If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
The apostle Paul wrote, If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17). While we may not always see that newness expressed as dramatically as Flanders-Thomas did, the gospels power to transform is the greatest hope-providing force in the universe. New creations. What an amazing thought! The death of Jesus launches us on a journey of becoming like Hima journey that will culminate when we see Him face-to-face (see 1 John 3:13).
As believers in Jesus we celebrate our life as new creations. Yet we must never lose sight of what that cost Christ. His death brings us life. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21).
How has Jesus transforming work been evidenced in your life? What areas of your life are still in need of that new creation impact?
Loving Father, thank You that, because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross, I am a new creation. Forgive me for the times I return to the old things that need to pass away.
Good morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
We made it through the week. Get plenty of rest. Hope the mixers are on track.