You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV
The Gift of New
...From start to finish, new life is something to cherish. There’s something sacred in holding a newborn. You beg time to stand still because you know you’re holding a miracle.
Jesus was born in a crude, damp stable in Bethlehem. Although the Christ child wasn’t conceived in a normal way, He was delivered in the manner that was common to all flesh. But God Himself wanted to welcome His own Son with the warmth of His Presence. And Mary’s gentle attitude also brought the goodness of God to a hard and stressful human birth.
Jesus’ birth was a gift given by the Father to give us new life.
...From start to finish, new life is something to cherish. There’s something sacred in holding a newborn. You beg time to stand still because you know you’re holding a miracle.
Jesus was born in a crude, damp stable in Bethlehem. Although the Christ child wasn’t conceived in a normal way, He was delivered in the manner that was common to all flesh. But God Himself wanted to welcome His own Son with the warmth of His Presence. And Mary’s gentle attitude also brought the goodness of God to a hard and stressful human birth.
Jesus’ birth was a gift given by the Father to give us new life.
Advent reflection: The gift of “new” rejuvenates your heart and spirit. As you make more room for Jesus during the Advent season, you can find a gift in the new thing God is doing in your life. God’s holy process adds renewal to our busy lives. Something wonderful from Heaven is bringing life back into your days.
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Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for Your Word that assures us if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! Thank You for reconciling us to Yourself through Christ and for giving us the ministry of reconciliation to help lead others to You. Give us divine appointments to help show others the way. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
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