Resolution

2 Corinthians 5

Be Reconciled to God
12 For we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. 13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you. 14 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Today is the first day of the calendar year. Many resolved to do things differently, better themselves, start or stop things in their lives.  How many truly understand and appreciate what Paul is saying above? To claim Christ as our Lord and Savior means that we resolve to allow His Word and Holy Spirit to make new creatures from within us. This work serves a dual purpose: to save us and to be a lighthouse for those lost in the world, drawing all people to Him that choose the Light over darkness. 

We are to spread the Gospel like wildfire to all that will listen. We can accomplish this imperative task.  We must let our former selves and sinful nature die. We all know that to live in sin is guaranteed death, no hope for heavenly rest.  Let the curse of death die in the darkness, and relentlessly pursue the Light of God. 

Let YahWeh shine through you, me, us. Like Christ told Nicodemus, to enter into heaven,  one must be born again! This is a rebirth of the Spirit. A commitment to Word and spreading it across the world. Doing so will make way for Jehovah Nisi to shine through you, me, us, for the world to see. 

Father, teach us what you desire us to be. As many of us make resolutions based on what we want the year to bring forth, I pray You are in the forefront.  Show us how me can rid ourselves of the darkness and be a source of Light to as many as possible.  Teach us how to live right to fulfill the task at hand.  We thank You and praise You too.  Many are not her to see today. Let all who read this count that as a blessing You provided for us.  I pray no one takes it for granted, and we make the best of it to serve You.  Teach us how to let the Light shine from within.

Amen