Revelation 21:5a Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” 
Christmas caps off each year in grand fashion with the annual celebration of the birth Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. To those who believe in Him, there is new birth, born anew, from above. Just one short week after Christmas, we celebrate a new year in our lives. There is just something about this calendar change that brings finality and new beginning that transforms the mind, will and emotions to a new day and hopes dawning. It reminds me so much of the regeneration of the heart that accepts Jesus and transforms their life from the crazy cycle of addiction, bondage, debt and condemnation in sin that leads to spiritual dead and separation from God, to forgiveness, healing, wholeness and restoration in Christ.Ephesians 4:21-23 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.
It’s a new year and a new day. May we keep each day Christ centered and filled with the joy of our Salvation, with all of our might and all of His light.
Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
In the day of our Lord, January 6, 2011 - Brian
3 comments:
Beautiful reminder as we start this new year. Amen. God bless.
Each day is a gift and should be treated like a new year. We don't know how many of these days we are alloted. Great post!
Excellent point Pastor Gregg. It is easy to forget that each day is a gift from God. I'd add that we need to remember that this live is a journey homeward, of growing, improving and maturing into the likeness and purposes of Christ. What lays ahead, the Lord only knows, but we can walk boldly and excitedly through today and into tomorrow with blessed assurance of the promises of God, who is trust-worthy and worthy of our love, praise and worship. Life is good and the future is bright ahead!
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