Good morning, world. Indeed, by just hearing the sound of the birds chirping outside my window, it has certainly made my day. When we open our eyes to hear and see the beauty of all creations, it truly humbles me that human is not the only one who lives on this planet. God is good, and He certainly is all the time.
I'm currently doing a self-reading of the book of 2 Corinthians. Paul wrote this letter to the community of believers at Corinthians because there had been rumors of false preachers who challenged Pauls' authority. With great persuasion and wisdom, Paul wrote to the people to remind them of his love and the purpose of his work is to preach all about Jesus. He was sent to preach about Jesus and not to alleviate himself. False preachers were the complete opposite.
As I was reading chapter 5 of this book, it has reminded me again that I have been reconciled with Jesus Christ from the moment I accepted him as my personal Saviour. All my sins were washed, cleansed and forgotten. Jesus has already paid the price for my past, present and future sins. I am a new creation. Just as written in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; the old has gone, the new has COME!". How thoroughly amazing is that, all. :) Paul also affirmed that "we are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us in verse 20. My goodness, I am a representative of Christ, his values, his characters and all that he loves. Which means that all that I do, think, act, converse are to exemplify my beloved. God is my MASTER now, not the God of the world. I'm not to fear what the world can do to me because I know that I am under the protection of the Almighty. I come from this kingdom that has eternity in it, where no power of death is able to contain this priceless life from truly living and conquering death.
Paul urged the community to be reconciled to God for God made his son who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God (vs 21). Praise the Lord. :)
My Lord my lord, there is none like you. Indeed Father and holy spirit, please remind me that I'm not my own anymore. You have redeemed me and cleansed me inside out. Indeed, I am a NEW CREATION. There is no condemnation to those who have Christ in them now (Roman 8:1). Father, thank you for freeing me from the tyranny of this world that seeks to "destroy" me. Indeed, I'm worth more than I can imagine. Thank you for your love, grace and mercy.
Loving you more each day..:)
Doremi
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