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Out With The Old In With The New

Monday September 21, 2020

When we repent of our sin and give our lives over to the care of God, the old way of life goes, and we are born again as a new creation in Jesus Christ.  To be in Christ means we have a new nature that is like that of our Saviour.  Our old way of life which was corrupted by selfish desire is gone and we are made new in the attitude of our mind to live a life of right living and holiness.  We can’t manage this on our own, but God has graciously given us His Holy Spirit to empower us to do those things that please Him.

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person.  The old life is gone;  a new life has begun! (2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT)

In the early days of walking in God’s way we often do not feel like a new creation.  Old ways of thinking keep coming back and we have a battle with them to do the right thing.  The way to have victory over our thought patterns is to submit them to God and speak His words into the situation.  The word of God changed this world from being chaotic and void into being the beautiful creation we enjoy.  If we speak God’s words into our situation, they will have the power to change our thinking and make it line up with the new creation we are.

We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NLT)

We have started a new course in life and the way is unfamiliar.  We need knowledge of the Scriptures so that we can hold fast to God’s words and principles.  If we listen to the Holy Spirit, He will be our guide into all truth.

Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. (Psalm 119:104-105 NLT)



Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Your word says that through Jesus I am a new person. Please guide me into all truth, so I can follow Your principles in my new life that has begun. Amen  

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