By
Allen White
Therefore,
if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has
come! 2 Corinthians 5:17
I
always wished that this verse was a little more automatic. “You are a new
creation. Poof, the old is gone. Flip the tassel on your mortarboard. You have
graduated to sainthood.” Then, we would all throw our caps into the air, and we
would move on into our new lives. But, in reality, when I read this verse and
look at my life, I think “not so much.”
Paul
is describing a spiritual transaction. What once bound us to an eternity of
punishment has been exchanged for an eternity in Heaven with God. Our
destination has been changed. Now, our path must be re-routed.
Just
like programming new coordinates into your GPS, your route is recalculated,
often with the instruction to make a U-turn. If you depend on the GPS, you
often find that the route is unfamiliar. Sure, it might be a shorter way, but
it makes us uneasy. We’re not entirely convinced that the GPS is right. It’s
just a machine. Even though it speaks, it doesn’t listen. The GPS doesn’t
always get it right, but God does.
Some
of us changed our destination many years ago. Often we get the feeling that
maybe we should be a little further along than we are. Part of spiritual growth
has to do with our availability and attention. The other part is being patient
with the process.
You
are a New Creation. God did that work in your life when you came to faith in
Him. But, it’s also a work that God continues to work out in your life (Philippians
2:12-13). In the process, it’s easy to grow impatient with yourself and with
others. God is at work. He’s guiding you in the right direction. Trust His
guidance.
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