New

by Tim Howard

I like NEW! New cars, new clothes, new houses and new places to visit, but none of these compare to the new things offered by God to those who will receive.

In 2 Corinthians 5:17 The Apostle Paul explains to us that we can be transformed from the inside out – We can become a new person. When God changes you – old things pass away and new things come into being. 

The old lifestyle gives way to a new lifestyle. Motives for self-advancement give way to a new sense of purpose, which involves others. 

Rather than spending all their time, efforts and money on things that don’t satisfy or last – people who make God a priority develop a new set of goals to pursue. 

As you move through this New Year, don’t miss the new things God has for you!

1.  With each New Year, God makes a new beginning available to every person who calls on Him. 

2.  There are new relationships that God has pre-ordered for you. Some of your best friends may still be in your future. Don’t underestimate the impact of any and all new people you will encounter.

3.  New opportunities await those who pursue a desire to love God and people. Opportunity knocks and it will be knocking on your door this year. Don’t close you eyes and mind to new possibilities. Don’t be so ensconced in your routine – making it difficult to take a risk.

4. New victories will come your way. Those old habits, addictions and patterns will give way to new hope when you learn how do battle with your giants. God wants you to win. He wants to be on your side and help you grow stronger with each passing day.

5.  New life rather than mere existence awaits those who exercise faith in Christ. Someone said: “It’s sad to live and then die but it’s even more sad to die, having never lived.” The Bible calls this: ‘Eternal Life.’ It is more than existence – it is a quality of life that lasts forever. The good news is – you don’t have to die to receive it. It can start right now.

Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun. He said: “What will be – has been.” Even though this is true when speaking about humanity it is not true individually.
There are surely new things awaiting you and me in this New Year. Things we have not yet experienced in fullness.

1 Corinthians 2:9 “…no eye has seen – no ear has heard and no human mind has conceived —the new things God has prepared for those who love him.”