2 Corinthians 5:17: Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]. (AMP)
Have you ever opened a the box of a pair of brand new shoes or gone to test drive a brand new car?
How about the feeling you get when unboxing a gift with brand new clothes, electronic gadgets, appliances, opening a brand new book etc?
The feeling for most is a happy one. There is joy in knowing that you are the first or no one else has used it before you.
Now think of that brand new item. You are proud to own it.
Beloved, your salvation is of much more value than any of the above mentioned items.
Do not be ashamed of your new life in Christ. Cherish it, talk about it. You are BRAND NEW. Heaven is rejoicing over you.
Let go of the old you. The music, the clothes, the places and relationships that will not draw you close to God.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for new life that can be found in Christ alone. Please help me to understand what it means to be truly new. Help me to live worthy of your calling and bring others into this new life in Jesus name. Amen.