September 11, 2013
2 Cor. 5:17
says, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all things are become new.” What a mighty promise. However,
failure to understand what it means to be a new creature would hinder our faith
life.
We were not
saved for forgiveness of sins alone; we were saved for total makeover, which is
why the scripture says that all things are become new. Many people think God just forgave them of
their sins. No, we are not just forgiven, we are new creatures. God forgave us,
and on top of that gave us a new live. With the new live came new mentalities,
new promises, new convictions and new beliefs. All things are become new!
We are no
more living on the Barely Get-Along Street; beside the Struggle & Grumble
Close. No! We are new creatures. We have the life of Christ on the inside of
us. We are joint heirs with Christ. We are now a chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that we should shew forth the
praises of Him who hath called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Because you are in Christ, eternal
life automatically becomes your portion. 1 John 5:13 says, “These things have I
written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know
that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of
God.” Gal 6:15 says, “For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything,
nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.”
However, it is worthy of note,
that to enjoy that newness which is available on a daily basis, we must abide
in Christ, and as we do so, we shall enjoy newness of Christ forever in Jesus
Name. Amen!
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