New

 

2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

There’s a song by Tye Tribbet called “New”.  It’s an upbeat song that reminds its listeners that everything is new.  New with Christ.  New heart.  New start.  I love hearing this song because it reminds me of God’s truth.  Because of His grace I am a new creation.  My past is gone; the old is gone.

Everyday He breathes breath into my body is a new day with a new start.  The chance to do it His way.  The chance to offer a new praise.  Just knowing that my past is erased and forgotten ( Micah 7:19)brings tears to my eyes.  Jesus loves me just that much.

All of this begs the question of what will I do with my new start? Will I seek God first?  Will I be a living sacrifice?  Will I look to His word and apply it to my life?  Will I surrender to the indwelling of the Holy Spirit letting Him change me from the inside out?  Will I put my will under the will of God?  Or will I keep wearing those old worn out garments?

God has made me a new creation so I will clothe myself in Him and put on garments of obedience and praise.  I will live life to the fullest and love my fellow man. I will love God with all of my heart and remember that I’m new in Christ.

Lord, I thank You for your grace.  I thank You for making me new.  Thank You for allowing me to shed my old man and get new skin.  Thank You for You.  Help me not to waste the opportunities You give me each day.  Bless thine people.  In Jesus name. Amen