Daily 4/23/25

A New Creation with Purpose

In Christ, we are made new. The old has gone, the new has come! This isn't just a nice sentiment, but a profound spiritual reality. Elohim (God) doesn't just clean us up or reform us - He makes us an entirely new creation. And this new creation has a divine purpose: to be Christ's ambassadors in the world.

Take a moment to consider: Do you see yourself as ELohim (God) sees you - as a new creation in Christ? Or do you still define yourself by your past, your failures, or the labels others have put on you? Ask Elohim (God) to align your self-perception with His truth.

As Christ's ambassador, you have been entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. How can you represent Christ and His message of reconciliation in your sphere of influence today? It may be through an act of forgiveness, a word of encouragement, or sharing your faith story with someone who needs hope.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for making me a new creation in Christ. Help me to fully embrace my identity in You. Use me as Your ambassador today, bringing Your message of reconciliation to those around me. Amen.

Reading:

2 Corinthians 5:17-20 New King James Version

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 Elohim (God), who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that Elohim (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 Elohim (God) were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to Elohim (God).