Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. - 2 Corinthians 5:17
When we invite Christ into our lives and give our lives to him, at that moment, we each become a new creature. We are born...again. The Spirit of God in our lives continues to transform and mold us into Christ's image, but from that first moment of surrender onward, there is an immediate and profound change. You should be able to notice the change, and so should those around you.
The lesson today encourages you to look at the old you...the you before you knew Christ personally...and the new you...the creature you became since. And to evaluate what has changed. It points out the unless you're radically different because of your relationship, then your faith isn't what it could or should be. I'd encourage everyone to go a step further and consider that if your life is not radically different because of your relationship with Christ, you should take a step back and make sure you HAVE a relationship with Him. It doesn't matter if you walked down an aisle, got baptised, prayed a certain prayer, or attended church all your life. Salvation is based on your personal relationship with Christ, and if you haven't seen a change in your life as that relationship is central to who you are, you should look closely to be sure that you have that relationship.
POINTS FOR DISCUSSION
What are some ways that Christ can bring change to a person's life?
ACTIONS
Consider carefully your relationship with Christ - starting with do you have one? (If you do not, and you want to, feel free to contact me at saturday.dm@gmail.com or find a friend you know is a believer to talk to.) Then consider your relationship and what place it holds in your life and how you can strengthen it.
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