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★ *A Brand-New Outfit for a Brand-New Year!*
Who doesn’t love the idea of something new? A new dress, a fresh start, or a clean slate—these bring joy and hope into our lives. Just like we desire new things, deep within, our souls long for renewal too, a transformation from the inside out. The good news is that this greatest gift is freely offered to us by Lord Jesus Christ.
Every human being is born wearing old, tattered rags of sin stained with disobedience and rebellion. We may try to cover them with good deeds, success, or distractions, but they remain as reminders of our separation from God.
But God, in His love and mercy, made a way for us to exchange these rags for something beautiful. Through His death on the cross, Jesus bore the punishment of our sins, taking our old clothes upon Himself. He rose again, offering us something we could never earn—a new robe of salvation and righteousness.
When we believe in Him and confess Jesus as Lord (Romans 10:9), we are transformed. The old is gone, and we are clothed in Christ’s perfection. Isaiah 61:10 captures this joy perfectly:
“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness.”
No longer are we bound by shame or fear. We are new creations in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), made spotless and ready to live as children of God. This isn’t just a new outfit; it’s a complete renewal of our identity!
*Take away:*
¶ Jesus Christ offers everyone the opportunity to leave behind their old rags and embrace a glorious new life in Him. This isn’t something we can buy or earn—it’s a gift, freely given, and all you need to do is accept it.
¶ Let go of the old and wear the new—the free gift of salvation and righteousness. Step into the new life He has prepared for you.
*📖 Verses for the day 📖*
*2 Corinthians 5:17*
_Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away; behold, the new has come._
*Isaiah 61: 10*
_I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness.._
Happy New Year !!
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