"Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me..." What happens to a person when he/she is saved, born again, adopted into the family of God. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." Not some things, but all things. For the first time in your life, Christ is Lord; God is Master. When you become a Christian, Christ's presence will affect every part of you. You will have new thoughts, new attitudes, new values, and new sensitivities. Hew priorities will dramatically affect your relationships. you will view everything in your life from a Christlike perspective. Christianity is not something you add to your life, it is life!
God gives you a new heart so that everything becomes new! God gives you a new mind, like that of Christ, so that you think differently. He gives you new emotions, so you feel deeply about completely different matters. You become sensitive to sin, so you are no longer comfortable with it. Your interests will change. Your relationships will change and be guided by the Holy Spirit. Destructive habits and attitudes will be transformed.
Have you noticed the changes God has brought to your life since you entered a relationship with Jesus Christ? Or, have you slipped back into some of the "old" ways of life? Jesus said, "...the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel." (Mark 1:15). You can know the "new" life again. There is nothing like it in all the world.
(This was adapted from "Experiencing God Day-By-Day" page 203, by Henry Blackaby)
Blessings to you all,
Bro. Vince
