Every evening before we go to bed we take off our old dirty clothes; in the morning we put on our new, clean ones. Being a Christian is like that as well. In scripture we are provided with examples of this, such as Ephesians 2:22-24, which says: “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.” We are told to take off the old and put on the new! 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us, “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Again, we are replacing the old with the new. Putting off and putting on are our part, our responsibility as “imitators of God.” We don’t start a new day in dirty clothes; neither should we live a new life with an unrighteous heart. Let’s praise Him today for his guidance! God bless you.
Starting Anew
Another new year is upon us: a chance for new beginnings. Many people use this time to make changes in their lives and to make resolutions to make the future better. What many people don’t realize is that only Jesus holds our future. 2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us about starting anew when we are taught: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Let’s help others become brand new this year by sharing the love of Jesus. God bless you!
