When The Door Slams
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." John 3:3
When you enter a life saving relationship with Christ is a life-changing experience! All things become new! Not somethings, but all things (2 Cor. 5:17). 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 attitude, new values, and new sensitivities. new 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.
Nicodemus thought that salvation meant performing certain religious exercises and holding to particular religious teachings. He dad no idea of the all-encompassing nature of salvation! When you become a Christian, God gives you a new heart so that everything becomes new!
God gives you a new mind, like that of Christ, so 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 Sins. Your recreation will be affected as you are made aware of what is honoring to God and what is not. Your relationships will now be guided by the Holy Spirit. Destructive habits and attitudes, previously immune to change, will be transformed.
Think about this: Have you noticed the changes God has brought to your life since you entered a true relationship with Jesus Christ? Good are bad, these changes should be very noticeable as a testimony of the new life you received when you trust Jesus as your Savior and Lord.
Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. (Ps.51:1,2).
Ask the Spirit to search your heart and reveal any areas of unconfessed sin Acknowledge these to the Lord and thank Him for His forgiveness.
Never Rest Ministries
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