The New Creation Has Come

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! — 2 Corinthians 5:17

When we are in Christ, we are born again.

We become new creations.

Saying goodbye to our old selves.

And saying hello to the new.

Our new creation has come.

God's People

All God’s people here send their greetings. — 2 Corinthians 13:13

And all God's people show their love to others.

They support and uphold each other.

Providing comfort in times of sadness.

Rejoicing together in times of joy.

And all God's people send their greetings to Christians far and wide.

The Lord Will Answer

Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. — Isaiah 58:9

When I call, God will answer.

The Lord is near.

When I cry for help, God will hear me.

And He will respond, "Here am I."

When I'm not sure what to do, God will lead me.

He has a plan for my life.

He guides and directs my path.

He knows what's best for me.

 

The Lord Will Answer

Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I. — Isaiah 58:9

When I call to Him, God answers me.

The Lord answers my prayer when I stay in close touch with Him.

When I cried for help, He heard me.

And He gave me His strong arm to carry me through my sickness and troubles.

He uses my times of discouragement to remind me that He is sovreign.

And to support me in my weakness and doubt.

He says to me, "Here I am."

And I am comforted. 

A few weeks ago, I reconnected with my former boss.

We had lunch in La Jolla at Barbarello's with my friend and former coworker.

A fun day of rekindling our friendships.

The New Creation Has Come

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!  — 2 Corinthians 5:17

Now that I follow Christ, my old sinful and dirty self is being put aside.

The old has gone. 

The new is here!

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation!

Sunday I made strawberry sorbet. 

It turned out a bit soft so it's now hardening in the freezer.

Even so, it was very tasty. 

I topped it with a sprig of mint from our garden.

My next recipe will use coconut cream.

We'll see which version we like best with a taste test.

Just as the strawberries became new when I made them into sorbet, how much more is God transforming me into a new creation!

He Is Risen!

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. — Matthew 28:6

Saturday the sun was shining after several days of non-stop rain.

I took a picture of the sky when I went out to pick up the paper.

The birds are singing and we are rejoicing that Jesus has risen, just as He said.

God always keeps His promises.

On this holy Saturday, I am reminded of the price He paid for me, giving His life so I could live forever with Him.

What a Savior!

The New Creation Has Come

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! — 2 Corinthians 5:17

Now that we are in Christ, we are a new creation.

Our old lives have gone.

The new life in Christ has come.

God has given us His Holy Spirit to breathe new life in us.

As a result, we no longer need to take out our frustrations on each other.

We can live as God's servants.

And as ambassadors for Jesus.

A new day is breaking.

The old has gone; the new is here!