Our Daily Bread -- Leaving the Past Behind
Our Daily Bread -- Leaving the Past BehindJune 28, 2016 |
Read: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. —2 Corinthians 5:17 ( Chris Baker is a tattoo artist who transforms symbols of pain and enslavement into works of art. Many of his clients are former gang members and victims of human trafficking who have been marked with identifying names, symbols, or codes. Chris transforms these into beautiful art by tattooing over them with new images. Jesus does for the soul what Chris Baker does for the skin—He takes us as we are and transforms us. The Bible says, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Cor. 5:17 Still, life as a “new person” isn’t always easy. It can take time to disconnect from old habits. We may struggle with ideas that were foundational to our old way of life. Yet over time, God’s Holy Spirit works in us, giving us inner strength and an understanding of Christ’s love. As God’s beautiful new creations, we’re free to leave the past behind. —Jennifer Benson Schuldt Jesus, thank You for the power of Your death and resurrection. Your victory over sin means that I can be forgiven and can enjoy a new life in You. To enjoy the future, accept God’s forgiveness for the past. INSIGHT: Second Corinthians likely arrived around |
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