2 Corinthians 5:17-18
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; old things have passed away, behold all things have become new.
Now all things are of God, Who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
That is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them; and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
Devotion.
When we a accept Jesus as our Saviour, and are baptized, we are born again – the new birth is exactly what God says .
We have every sin forgiven, our guilty stain removed, and we received the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit then dwells within us to help us to live a holy and godly life, and give us a new nature.
That is the reason we are baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit – three in One, the Trinity.
So we become a new creation in Christ Jesus, our Saviour.
Old things have passed away, and behold all things are new.
Praise the Lord!
Prayer (for you)
Eternal Father in Heaven,
Thank You for Your amazing Plan of Salvation that saves to the uttermost, anyone who comes to You, seeking to be forgiven, to be saved from sin and destruction.
Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your great and wonderful sacrifice of love to save and redeem, reconcile me back to my Creator God.
Please help me to be pleasing to You in all my ways, and to live a holy and godly life.
And Lord, I thank You for forgiving me of my sins and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
Help me to be consecrated and totally devoted to You in every way.
O Lord, I can see that the end of this world’s history is at hand, and Your coming is very soon.
Please help me to be ready and stay ready, because You could come at any time to receive Your redeemed.
And I sincerely want to be among the redeemed of the earth.
Lord Jesus, I look forward to that wonderful day when You return in all Your power and magnificent glory as King of kings and Lord of lords with all the Holy Angels with You.
And You will make all things new.
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
In Jesus’ precious name, I pray with thanksgiving.
Hymn.
We have this hope that dwells within our hearts.
Hope in the coming of the Lord.
We have this faith that Christ alone imparts.
Faith in the promise of His Holy Word.
We believe the time is here.
When the nations far and near.
Shall awake and shout and sing.
Hallelujah! Christ is King!
We have this hope that burns within our hearts.
Hope in the coming of the Lord.
2.
We are united in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
We are united in His love.
Love for the waiting people of the world.
People who need our Saviour’s love.
Soon the Heavens will open wide.
Christ will come to claim His bride (the church)
All the Universe will sing.
Hallelujah! Christ is King!
We have this hope, this faith.
And God’s great love.
We are united in Jesus Christ.
Amen.