WHAT A CREATURE YOU ARE!
(The Description Of The New Creature In Christ)
TO THE BIBLE
2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.“
⏭ LET’S TALK
“A new creation” in today’s opening verse is better rendered in the King James as “a new creature.” Why? It’s because the emphasis isn’t on the creation of the new man in Christ; rather, it’s on the being; he’s a new creature, a new species that never existed before.
It’s like seeing a strange animal pass by and you wonder, “What kind of creature was that? You couldn’t really make out what it was; it wasn’t like anything you’ve ever seen. That’s what it is when a person is born again. Recall the words of Jesus in John 3:8 as He discussed the new birth. He said, “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” You’re a different type of being.
Something actually transpired in the realm of the spirit when you were born again: your human life with which you came from your mother and father was supplanted by the divine life: “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life” (1 John 5:13 NIV). This is the reality. It’s an actual birth, a true recreation of the human spirit.
The Bible says, “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). “Firstfruits” means “the first and
best.” Titus 3:5 says, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.” Colossians 3:10-11 describes this new creature as renewed in knowledge after the image of God that created him.
See yourself the way God sees you. You’re peculiar, royal, excellent and full of glory. You’re the only one of you that God has ever had and will ever have. So, be your best and live your best for God
? Go Deeper:
1 Peter 2:9 AMPC;
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. [Exod. 19:5, 6.]
Titus 2:13-14
13. looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14. who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
? Pray:
Dear Father, thank you for making me a peculiar treasure, separated unto you to bring you glory. I walk in the reality of your Word today, and declare that by the power of your Spirit, I’ll fulfil your purpose for my life to the glory and praise of your Name. Amen.
? Daily Bible Reading:
ONE YEAR
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Luke 11:14-36, Judges 3-4
TWO YEAR
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Romans 8:12-19, Psalm 110-111
? Act:
Personalise 2 Corinthians 5:17 and declare the Word about yourself as a new creation in Christ.