What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
Remember: "When God closes a door, He always opens a window!" You never know what might be out there waiting for you!

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

New Creatures in Christ - recycled

This post is being recycled from its original posting on 12/30/2010...and the message is still the same today...some excellent points to ponder as we prepare for the closing of one year and the beginning of the new.
This Nativity Ornament has been a part of my parent's Christmas tree ever since I can remember.
II 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."

As I reflect back on this past year and all of its important events in my life, I can't help but think that through all of its trials and tribulations, old frustrations and new beginnings , closed doors and open windows, losses and gains...that God has been busily re-creating, molding and shaping and refining me into the "new creation" He desires me to become.  Every aggravation, new challenge, defeat, and victory are all a part of that bigger picture...the grand scheme...the masterpiece that God is creating in my life.

Looking ahead into the New Year I can't help but wonder what joys and travails are awaiting my discovery...but I can only move forward with faith, trusting in the same God Who brought me through this past year...the God Who never changes...He is the same, Yesterday-Today-and Forever...

In the words of an old A.B. Simpson hymn:
"Oh, how sweet the glorious message simple faith may claim; Yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the same. Still He loves to save the sinful, heal the sick and lame, cheer the mourner, still the tempest-Glory to His name!"
"Yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the same; All may change, but Jesus never! Glory to His Name!"
"For I am the Lord, I do not change..." Malachi 3:6


We can trust fully in this God, Jesus Christ, that little baby Who was born in a manger...Who came to save us and set us free from all our sins and shame...He is still working in our lives today just as He did when He walked upon this earth... and He is preparing us for His soon return...of that I am certain. 
 
Dear friend, are you ready to meet Jesus face to face?  Do you know this Saviour Who is working behind the scenes of your life, re-creating you into the beautiful image of Himself?  Perhaps this New Year will be full of life-changing events in all of our lives.  My prayer is that we will face each new challenge full of faith and trust in our life-changing God.  May it be a year of truly becoming a "New Creation" in Christ Jesus.  Amen.

11 comments:

  1. "Yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the same; All may change, but Jesus never! Glory to His Name!" Amen!!

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    1. Isn't that a wonderful promise? Gives us great hope for the New Year and forever! Amen!!

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  2. All may change but Jesus never, true.

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    1. Oh Terra...how well you know this now. Thinking of you and sending hugs and love and prayers your way. May you feel this wonderful hope of promise in Christ Jesus in the New Year and forever. (((HUGS))))

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  3. Amen, Pamela! He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. What comfort that gives me!
    May 2017 be filled with blessings for you and yours!

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    1. Yes, isn't that a truly a great comfort to us? Praise God! And may God's blessings be yours in the New Year as well.

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  4. Beautiful post, my friend. Where would I be without Jesus! I hope you have a blessed New Year!

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    1. Thank you Melanie! Indeed, where would any of us be without Jesus? Praying for you in the New Year...May God continue to hold you up each day.

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  5. Beautifully said!
    What a promise we have knowing that Jesus never changes.
    Our hope is found in Jesus alone.

    Joy! Debbie

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  6. Beautifully said!
    What a promise we have knowing that Jesus never changes.
    Our hope is found in Jesus alone.

    Joy! Debbie

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  7. I'm so ready...but my heart is always heavy for those who don't know the Lord. If He waits one more day, how many will accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Even so, come quickly Lord Jesus.

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