The New Creation

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:...

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

 The essence of Christianity is found in understanding the new creation. Unless we understand what God envisions us as beings, Christianity is nothing more than an extremely burdensome set of rules which are grudgingly obeyed. In answer to Nicodemus’ question about how to be born again, Jesus said, "Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." (John 3:5)

In this new birth, the past, as seen in Galatians 5: 19-21, is buried with Jesus in immersion (Romans 6:4); but the real importance of the new birth lies not in burying the past only, but in sharing in Jesus’ resurrection. "Behold, new things have come!" These new things are stated in Galatians 5: 22-23.

The New creation as commanded by Jesus in the sermon on the mount, Jesus told His followers: "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). The new creation is developed by a continual process of renewing the mind. The process of becoming like Christ is much like the process of picture taking. This picture must be kept constantly in front of us, or it is soon forgotten.

In order to achieve this, God has opened the doorway of perfection to us, through constantly seeing ourselves in the mirror of the Holy Spirit. We receive the same Spirit in our bodies as lived in Jesus - the Spirit of power, love, and discipline. He helps us to crucify the flesh, He leads us that we might be the sons of God, and He intercedes for us in prayer.

 

PRAYER POINTS

 1. Lord, we thank You for the opportunity for seeing today happily and in good health in Jesus’ name (Psalm 36:9).

2. Lord, we thank You for dying for us, so we may have eternal life in Jesus’ name (John 3:16, Romans 6:23).

3. Lord, we thank You for changing our old identity and made us Your children in Jesus name (John 1:12).

4. Father, forgive us of all our sins that may hinder our prayers today in Jesus’ name (Proverb 28:13).

5. Lord, cleanse us of all our sins with the precious blood that You shed on the cross of Calvary in Jesus’ name.

6. Father, in Your mercy, anoint us afresh and anew with Holy Spirit that will help us to run away from sin in Jesus’ name (1 John 2:27).

7. Lord, help us to manifest all the fruit of the spirit - love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (mention them one by one) as a new creation in Jesus’ name (Galatian 5:22-23).

8. Lord, as a new creation, help us to continually crucify the flesh with its passions and desire, in Jesus’ name (Galatian 5:24, 1 John 2:15).

9. Spirit of the living God give us the grace not to go back into the world, not to go back to the old man that we used to be in Jesus’ name (Luke 9:62).

10. Lord Jesus, You are in charge of our lives, continue to sharpen us and build us up, to be like You in Jesus’ name (Romans 12:2).

11. Lord Jesus, as a new creation, continue to teach us about who we are created to be in You, in Jesus’ name.

12. Lord, lead me to my purpose and destiny as a new creation, in Jesus’ name (1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 62:3-5).

13. Lord, continue to daily draw us closer into Your heart that we may know Your will for our lives in Jesus’ name (Songs of Solomon 2:10-14).

14. Father of glory, grant unto us the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You, to help us grow in You, in Jesus’ name (Ephesians 1:17).

15. Lord, we thank You for answering our prayers, and in Your mercy, You will uphold us till the end in Jesus’ name.