Ephesians 2:10 AMPC
For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].
The old shed is no more - it only remains to be cut up piece by piece and taken away in a skip we've ordered for next week.
However yesterday the new shed was erected. A few finishing touches are to be done today - felt the roof and hang the door.
But it now stands brand new where once the old one stood. It is ready for a million and one DIY projects to be crafted therein!!
When you give yourself to Jesus He goes about expertly recreating you, first demolishing the old rotten you and replacing that with a new you. A you with a new heart that thinks and feels in line with God's perfect plan for your life.
With our new shed, it arrived in pieces with intricate instructions on how to assemble it. It took a bit of figuring out and there was a team of helpers.
As we are put together anew in Christ there are instructions too. We can see in God's word how we are to behave in His Kingdom.
It may take some time for all the pieces to be put together, but, rest assured, God is the best Handy Man and knows just how to make you brand new! He will surround you with fellow helpers to put the pieces in place. Be aware though, you will always be a work in progress! You will sometimes need repainting, re felting, but you are in good Hands.
I encourage you, give yourself to Jesus, become the brand new you. Who knows what good works God has planned for you?
2 Corinthians 5:17 AMPC
Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!
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