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A New Year
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
If I am a new creature in Christ – what does that look like?
If we look back to the previous verses, 14 through 16, we see that Paul tells us that all believers have died with Christ and no longer live for themselves. Our lives are no longer worldly; they are now spiritual. That “death” is the old sinful nature which was nailed to the cross with Christ, buried and raised up with Him to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4)
Because the love of God holds me, I live to persuade others of the love of Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:14) It is only through God’s holiness and power that I can be caring and compassionate to those in need. Christ enables me to convey a genuine, respectful, open, and warm attitude allowing a hurting soul to trust me enough to open the door from the inside out.
God desires all to know Him and to understand and rely on His presence and power. (Daniel 11:32) His Word will provide guidance in resolving life’s problems with sin and suffering and can help keep the Christian from sinning (Psalm 119:11). Believing the truth of God’s Word is the beginning of healing.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if we are in Christ, we are new creatures… all things have become new. Change is possible! If we turn away from sin and turn to faith in Christ, change will come by the grace of God. Healing will come when there has been repentance, godly sorrow, and forgiveness. To deny is to deny the power of God.
There is so much encouragement to find in scripture. A deeper relationship with God will transform your life and your relationships with others.
So on this New Years’ Day I have some resolutions for you to consider:
Love life and see good days
speak kind words
Seek peace and pursue it
Take every thought captive
Think true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and good things
Pray without ceasing
Forgive much – love much
O Lord, Rain down Your Word upon us and renew and revive our spirit. I thank You for Your abundant grace and mercy that You have bestowed upon us. Give us confidence in our walk with You so that nothing else matters, not what others think or their approval.
I pray that we will praise Your name and be a vessel overflowing for You.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
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By Debora Gilley2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
If I am a new creature in Christ – what does that look like?
If we look back to the previous verses, 14 through 16, we see that Paul tells us that all believers have died with Christ and no longer live for themselves. Our lives are no longer worldly; they are now spiritual. That “death” is the old sinful nature which was nailed to the cross with Christ, buried and raised up with Him to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4)
Because the love of God holds me, I live to persuade others of the love of Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:14) It is only through God’s holiness and power that I can be caring and compassionate to those in need. Christ enables me to convey a genuine, respectful, open, and warm attitude allowing a hurting soul to trust me enough to open the door from the inside out.
God desires all to know Him and to understand and rely on His presence and power. (Daniel 11:32) His Word will provide guidance in resolving life’s problems with sin and suffering and can help keep the Christian from sinning (Psalm 119:11). Believing the truth of God’s Word is the beginning of healing.
2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if we are in Christ, we are new creatures… all things have become new. Change is possible! If we turn away from sin and turn to faith in Christ, change will come by the grace of God. Healing will come when there has been repentance, godly sorrow, and forgiveness. To deny is to deny the power of God.
There is so much encouragement to find in scripture. A deeper relationship with God will transform your life and your relationships with others.
So on this New Years’ Day I have some resolutions for you to consider:
Love life and see good days
speak kind words
Seek peace and pursue it
Take every thought captive
Think true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and good things
Pray without ceasing
Forgive much – love much
O Lord, Rain down Your Word upon us and renew and revive our spirit. I thank You for Your abundant grace and mercy that You have bestowed upon us. Give us confidence in our walk with You so that nothing else matters, not what others think or their approval.
I pray that we will praise Your name and be a vessel overflowing for You.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen