THEME : TRANSFORMED BY THE NEW CREATION
Memorise:
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are
sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and
by the Spirit of our God. 1st Corinthians 6:11
Read: Luke 8:1-3
1 AND it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every
city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the
kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and
infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils,
3 And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna,
and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
Message
One of the most profound wonders you will find anywhere in the
world is the wonder of a transformed life. When a person who was
demon-possessed suddenly becomes a vessel unto honour, what
wonder can be greater than this? Such a person remains a wonder
throughout his or her lifetime. This was the testimony of Mary
Magdalene (Luke 8:2). It is wonderful for a demoniac to become a
financial backer of God’s kingdom. Another example of a
transformed life that become a wonder is the Samaritan woman at
Jacob’s well (John 4:28-30). From being a promiscuous person,
she became a lady evangelist. The Bible in John 4:39 says this
about her impact:
“And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the
saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I
did.”
Apostle Paul in today’s memory verse, after listing the evil
characteristics of the old creation, testified to the transforming
wonder of the new creation experience as seen in some members
of the Church of Corinth. After I received the grace of God for the
salvation of my soul, and I became a pastor in the Redeemed
Christian Church of God, a woman came to the church with her
child who had a problem that only a miracle could solve. She
requested to see the pastor and to her surprise, it was her ex-
boyfriend! On discovering that I was the pastor who would pray for
the healing of her child, she said, “You? It cannot be!” However, I
told her that what she was seeing was nothing but the
transforming wonder of the new creation. I told her of how God
saved me, and that the same God could save her also. She
believed me, I prayed a simple prayer of faith, and the child got
healed. This is the transforming wonder of the new creation. Have
you experienced this wonder? If not, today is the day of salvation
for you. The Bible in 2nd Corinthians 6:2 says:
“(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day
of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted
time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)”
Let today be the day you experience the transforming wonder of
the new creation, and all things, including your worn-out hope,
will be renewed.
Action Point :
Take a bold step of faith by accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord
and Saviour indeed, and you will experience the transforming
wonders of the new creation.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 1 SAMUEL 5:7 and MARK 3:31-4:20
AUTHOR: Pst E. A ADEBOYE
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