June 20 “New Creation” 2 Corinthians 5:17
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Wow! When I ponder the words of Paul and consider the fact that he was telling the Corinthians that they were a new creation, indicating that the old creation was gone and a new one took its place, I think about the times when I don’t feel so new! Many of you might feel the same! Sometimes when things are going wrong, and I get a call from a well-meaning parishioner, complaining about some “childish” issue that isn’t actually an issue at all, and they will not be dissuaded from their selfish rant, and I want to “SCREAM” in frustration and irritation, I DON’T FEEL SO NEW!!!” When we are walking in the “Newness” of Life, through Jesus, we can’t hide from who we are or what we have done! I remember Daddy preaching that we must allow God to work on those weak spots and bring those issues to Him and let Him take care of the issues. Boy, I have some issues! Sometimes, the issues are downright ugly! PRAISE GOD! That New Creation is a Reality, through the Love of God, Through Jesus Christ, and when I claim that “newness” through His atoning Blood and I am cleansed from my sins, inviting Him into my life, to eternally alter my very makeup, I am in the process of becoming that complete and whole “New” Creation! You see, being a “new creation” is a daily business and you cannot “skip” a day! Getting with Jesus, allowing Him to see us for what we are (a sinner saved by His Grace), letting Him be in control, and allowing Him the opportunity to heal your past and radically alter your future! I am excited that my new life, in Jesus, is getting better with each passing day! NEW CREATION? ABSOLUTELY! One Glorious Day at a Time! THANK YOU, GOD, FOR YOUR GRACE THROUGH MY SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!