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Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
2 Corinthians 5:17, ESV
We are sinful, yet our God has made a way for us to be cleansed through the blood of Christ. When we are cleansed, we are spiritually made new, our mind being conformed to Christ’s, as we await Hos return and full physical renewal, as well.
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Amos 5:24, ESV
On our own, we seek our own glory and rightness.
Yet, when we confess our need for the Savior – the justice brought at the cross and the righteousness only given in Christ – we are changed to seeking God’s glory by His standard.
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Matthew 23:11, ESV
We see how Christ humbled Himself to free us from sin. We also humble ourselves to serve each other and help become more Christ-like.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love
Ephesians 4:2 ESV
We all have sinful pasts, so let us show grace and love, remembering where we come from and that God has done the same for us.
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Matthew 18:20, ESV
We call out sin. We repent. We glorify God.
Together.
In Christ.
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1, ESV
Our God has bestowed His glory on us that we might shine in a dark world and lead others to His grace and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105, ESV
Scripture reveals the truth of who we are (sinners in need of a Savior, yet made in His image), who God is (our Creator and Savior), and what He has done and will do (saved us and is coming again to judge).
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Isaiah 43:18-19, ESV
Our world is a spiritually dry wasteland, and we often long for what people in the past seemed to have. Yet, God the Holy Spirit flows through each believer in Jesus Christ to bring our Lord’s grace and love to this dry and weary world to the glory of the Father.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11, ESV
Our God has come to save us from our sin and separation. He became humble and weak to redeem us from our weakness, to die to save us from death, as a commoner to make us heirs of the King of all.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:10-11, ESV
We have the sign of the cross and empty tomb. Does that bring us great joy? Are we willing to give our gifts (time, money, and talent) to our Lord? Do we worship Him?
a simple man of God 