A new year, a new time, and new way… all things can be reset with the start of a new year. Even though it’s just “another day” we can make it special by starting fresh!

How do we move forward.? How do we keep from going back? Maintaining our direction in the world we live in today can be very difficult. But the Bible is clear, and we should heed the direction, that we must go ahead in faith.

We are all born into a family. Sometimes that family cannot bear the weight and the child is then adopted by another family - names change. Spiritual adoption in the Lord’s family gives you a new name as well!

Physically, I struggle and there’s little that can be done to restore me to what I once was physically. But spiritually, I can be made strong in my weakness as I rely on Christ!

Degrees, certificates, credentials, qualifications, diplomas, etc. We gather a wealth of worldly knowledge needed for this life. But what about spiritual knowledge for eternal things?

We interact with many people and we have many varied conversations. I would suggest that at some point in each encounter, we mention Jesus!

Pride. A human characteristic that the Lord desires for us to improve upon. Humbling ourselves to each other and of course to the Lord is pleasing to the Father. Resist “I” and focus on “Him”.

How was it all brought forward? John 1:1, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 53:2-4, Luke 2…. All through the Bible, Jesus is given to us! And He’s coming again one day… any day!

The Bible is very clear that there is life eternal somewhere. Every person that has died will have a Resurrection day. The issue is to what kind of resurrection. This time of year we remember those that have died. Let’s rejoice in that the resurrection one day will be a wonderful thing.

Take a trip in your spirit - a city of gold with the street paved in gold! A site the Bible describes for a time yet to come! You can go there one day… because Jesus made a way.. He’s there waiting.