Leaving the Past Behind

Leaving the Past Behind
Tuesday June 28, 2016
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

What Jesus does for the soul is a transformation —He takes us as we are and transforms us. The Bible says, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Cor. 5:17 nlt). Before knowing Christ, we follow our desires wherever they lead us, and our lifestyles reflect this. When we repent and begin to walk with Christ, the passions and pitfalls that once dominated our lives are the “old life” (1 Cor. 6:9-11) that fade away as we are transformed. “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ” (2 Cor. 5:18).

Still, life as a “new person” isn’t always easy. It can take time to disconnect from old habits. We may struggle with ideas that were foundational to our old way of life. Yet over time, God’s Holy Spirit works in us, giving us inner strength and an understanding of Christ’s love. As God’s beautiful new creations, we’re free to leave the past behind. —Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. (Isaiah  43:18)
God does not want us to be stuck in the past.

Prayer : Jesus, thank You for the power of Your death and resurrection. Your victory over sin means that I can be forgiven and can enjoy a new life in You. Amen

To enjoy the future, accept God’s forgiveness for the past.

Romans  12:2 ...but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind...

#Shalom