In any situation or circumstance that causes us to step back and take a good look at what’s going on, there will be major life altering decisions that will follow. Maybe that's where you are right now.Often times it will be things we never anticipated or expected which leave us wondering if there really is a God, where is He in all of this? This year there have been a few times that thought has crossed my mind, but God's grace was always there even during those difficult situations.
If we’re honest with ourselves, the unknown is quite scary and we may find ourselves believing things are getting worse. Hope took an exit and reality has smacked us in the face with dreams shattered or lost forever.
This analysis may be so for many, but I’d like to point out this fact. For those who have accepted Jesus as Savior, we have to understand that our life will always be under fire from the evil one. We need to be reminded that we are a new creation and the old things in life that once consumed us are no longer there. Despite how things look, there is always hope because it's not based on our own abilities but God's promises.
The Bible teaches that all things have become new for the individual who has given their life to Christ. That means, troubles may still try to overwhelm us, but with the free gift of salvation comes Holy Spirit power through the favor of God to defeat the ways of the devil.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ (if you are a child of God’s), he/she is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV)
The Amplified translation states it as an “awakening” spiritually that brings an entire new life and way of thinking that is higher than the way the world sees things.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ (that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior), he/she 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).”
Salvation through Christ Jesus changes life for any believer, because of the love of God and His unmerited grace (favor) on that individual. It opens doors that no one can open, altering situations the world isn’t capable of understanding.
Just like the old year has come and gone, so is your old life of disappointments before salvation. When you accept Jesus as your Savior (who forgive us of our sins), a new life in Christ begins where it can be filled with the most wonderful opportunities you could even imagine.
As long as we are on this earth life will always be "under fire" of some kind because of sin and the devil. The good news is that through Jesus and the Holy Spirit you will never experience those situations alone. God will be with you through them all if you let Him be a part of your life. (Yes, tell me more about salvation.)
It's time to renew your hope, dreams and vision. As the year comes to a close, why not begin the new one with God's unmerited favor on your life? It will be a year of new beginnings that you'll never forget!
Until next time, may God's favor shine on you in the new year!
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