Once we admit that we are sinners, believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and our Saviour - our Redeemer, and confess this truth with our mouths, we are filled with the Holy Spirit. We are washed with the Holy Spirit. We are free from the burden of our pasts by the acceptance of Jesus through the grace of our FATHER.
But when this happens, there are visible changes. Our lives change. And if they do not, then we have not been filled with the Holy Spirit. Then we need to go through the process again. Getting to know what GOD wants and expects from us.
A repentant heart leads to a change of life patterns. The things we used to do, bad language, slander, etc pass away. We want to live in a way which pleases our FATHER in Heaven.
These changes will be noticed by our friends. And indeed we may even lose certain of our friends who we now find offensive. And whom we try to persuade to change.
This is a process which is evident in the way we conduct our lives.
And that is what Paul is talking about in the verse above. "If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. Old things are passed away".
Prayer: ABBA FATHER tonight I call on YOU to work in my life. So that I may grow into the new creature that I ought to be. More like Jesus and less like my old self. I pray this in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Stay truly GOD blessed today!
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