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Monday, May 5, 2008

A New Creation (2 Corinthians 5:17)

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 (NKJV)

Being a "new creation" is about being in Christ. There are some things that have to pass away and some things that have to become new. It may sound a lot easier than it is because we are not that sure of ourselves when we desire the security of what we already know and fear the unknown of what could happen. Faith requires to do two essential things:
  1. Let go of what you know
  2. Hold on to what God has promised

I can't see it or say it any other way. If we do not hold on by faith, then we hold on to what we know out of fear; the fear of losing the security of what we already know. Holding on in faith requires us to trust God every step of the way.

Therefore, to continue on as new creations, we must strive to allow the old things to pass away (let go) and all other things to be viewed as new (accepting of God's will). We are to accept His will for His glory, not our own security. If we are faithful by trusting His Word, we will see its manifestation before our very eyes and in our lives.

Hold on in faith as a new creation!

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Amen Me!