12/12/2015 Saturday
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NT) Old Things Made New
Paul intends for us to see the world in a
completely new way, so that our actions stem from this new understanding, not
from trying harder. He wants us to become so thoroughly transformed that we
become members of a “new creation.” The mention of creation refers us back to
Genesis, the story of God’s creation of the world. God intended that we work
together, with Him as a reality of our existence.
God brings the new creation into existence
by sending his Son into the old creation to transform or reconcile it. Those
who follow Christ are ambassadors for Christ to all the world. Our work every
day is that of evangelism, discipleship conflict resolution, and providing
goods and services that meet genuine needs and improve the quality of life and
care for God’s creation.
Prayer:
Gracious Lord, as we walk with You, help us
bring You praise in the choices we make, the people that we influence, the
words that we speak, and the actions we take in this coming year. We know that
we are not guaranteed a single new day, but we want each day that we live to be
a day we have lived for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Joanne Icken
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