Revelations 21:5 “Behold, I make all things new!”
Tonight Ashlee asked me a question about this powerful scripture. She had been pondering it earlier in the day. The funny thing is that I had been working on the above graphic last night, and was browsing through graphics for this weekend’s service when she asked.
It is an amazing truth that when we are reconciled to God all the old things pass away and all things become new! II Corinthians 5:17 says, “17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
One of the powerful things that happen when we become reconciled to God is not only do we become captivated by His love, but we have the opportunity to instantly transform our lives. Yes, I know sanctification is a process, but Christ has called for us to go ALL IN. Think about this: What if you drove down to the Nissan lot tonight and purchased a new Sentra for $17,400, then the sales man brought you a frame, drive train, and steering wheel with no body or seats, how would you feel? You would feel cheated, ripped off, and frustrated.
Ponder This: The price paid for you = priceless! Christ shed his blood on the Cross, paying with His life for YOU! He did that, so that He could have all of YOU and not some of YOU!
These passages from Rev. 21:5 and II Corinthians 5:17 are particularly timely with the end of 2010, and the beginning of 2011. Prepare your heart for God to lay a new foundation in your life this coming year. Give him all of you [time, talent, finances, and emotions]. Let the old things pass away, and embrace the newness of life as He makes all things new in the coming year!
Don’t forget to join us this weekend for our Sunday Service as we Connect with God. I know God has something in store each and every week of the coming year. This weekend I kick off my new three week series 3:16. You don’t want to miss this powerful and biblically ground series on one of the Bibles most beloved passages John 3:16.
Blessings, Pastor Kevin
In what areas do you need the old things to pass away, and all things to become new?
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