Daily Power #91

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. (2 Peter 3:18 ESV)

I love those little signs that spring is right around the corner. Those tiny green shoots that eventually become daffodils. The buds on trees. Chocolate bunnies in the stores. Okay, maybe that last one is just a personal temptation. Seriously, though, the natural world is changing and will soon explode with color and new life.

Do you sense the same kind of dynamic change inside your heart? What does it mean to follow Christ and be his new creation? How is he changing you?

Jesus is the Son of God, who came to earth and showed us God’s love. He hung out with those the religious people rejected: the sinners, the tax collectors, the prostitutes. He loved them where they were. He forgave their sins. He changed them and they became born again, new creations.

When we call on Jesus, he makes us new in that same way. Not just a better version of the old us. But new. Every sin forgiven. We’re filled with his Spirit. We’re transformed. If you’re standing firm in your faith, then you can trust God to change you and make you like his Son.

Because when you follow him, your life will look different from before. You will be holy—set apart—from the world around you. Never forget that the old you has passed away; you’re a new person in Christ.

Power Lift

Sometimes it’s hard to feel like I’m really growing in my faith, Lord. But I know I can trust your promise to forgive my sins and make me a new creation. Thank you that I’m becoming more like Jesus every day.