18th January 2025
Becoming a New Creation in Christ
Key Verse:
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
Have you ever wished you could start over? Maybe there are parts of your past that bring regret, shame, or pain. The beauty of a relationship with Christ is that He doesn’t just offer a second chance—He makes you completely new. When we come to Jesus, our old life is replaced by something fresh and full of hope. That’s what 2 Corinthians 5:17 promises.
The idea of becoming a “new creation” might seem hard to grasp, especially if you’re still struggling with old habits or memories. But when you give your life to Christ, something incredible happens. He takes your past—your mistakes, failures, and sin—and wipes it clean. You’re not just improved or patched up; you’re transformed.
Consider the story of Paul, Before he met Jesus, Paul (then known as Saul) was a persecutor of Christians. He was driven by anger, pride, and a misguided zeal. But when he encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9), everything changed. God took a man who was broken and filled with hate and transformed him into one of the greatest apostles of all time. Paul didn’t just get a second chance—he became a new creation. His old life was gone, and his purpose was completely redefined.
In life, you might feel stuck in patterns of sin, anger, or guilt. Maybe you’ve told yourself, “This is just who I am.” But that’s not true. In Christ, your identity is no longer tied to your past. You’re no longer defined by what you’ve done but by what Jesus has done for you.
Take, for example, someone who has struggled with addiction. They may feel that their mistakes define them, but when they surrender their life to Jesus, the Holy Spirit begins to work in them, breaking chains and renewing their mind. It’s not an instant process, but over time, they start to see real change. They find freedom, joy, and a sense of purpose they never thought was possible.
Becoming a new creation doesn’t mean life will be perfect or that you won’t struggle. It means you now have the Holy Spirit living in you, guiding you and giving you the strength to live differently. Romans 12:2 tells us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. That transformation happens daily as we spend time in God’s Word, pray, and trust Him to shape us into His image. Think of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Before the transformation, the caterpillar crawls on the ground with limited perspective. But when it becomes a butterfly, it takes flight, seeing the world in a whole new way. That’s what it’s like when we become new creations in Christ. We’re no longer limited by our past or by what the world says about us. Instead, we live in the freedom and purpose God designed for us.
It is important to remember that being a new creation isn’t about what we do—it’s about what God has done. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that we’re saved by grace, not by works. You don’t have to earn your new identity in Christ; it’s a gift. All you need to do is accept it and walk in it.
So, what does it look like to live as a new creation? It means letting go of old habits, forgiving yourself and others, and trusting God to lead you. It’s about reflecting His love, showing kindness, and living with hope. It’s not always easy, but with Jesus, it’s always possible.
Declaration
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. I accept and walk in my new identity Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you Pastor. Increased grace 🙏
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.Glory to God Almighty. Amen. Thank you so much Pastor. More grace!
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today. I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you Daddy. More grace and strength to you Sir .
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today. I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you Daddy. More grace and strength to you Sir .
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you Jesus 😊
Thank you Papa and the minister for the week.
More grace. ❤️ in Jesus precious name Amen 😊 🙏 🙌
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity GOD has given me. Through His grace and strength, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you ABBA ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🕊️
Thank you Papa, thank you Minister of the week, increased grace and strength.
HALLELUJAH THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER FOR GIVING US JESUS CHRIST WHO HAS PAID THE PRICE OF MY DALVATION THAT I CAN NOT PAY BACK.
I HUMBLY GIVE HIM MY LIFE, WITHHOLDING NOTHING. NO MORE CONDEMNATION CHRIST IN ME, MY HOPE OF GLORY.
THANK YOU PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL SIR.
INCREASED GRACE AND STRENGTH. SHALOM
Declaration
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen
I am a new creation i have let go of old habits, forgiven myself and others, and i trust God to lead me. I reflect His love, showing kindness, and living with hope. It’s not always easy, but with Jesus, it’s always possible.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you Pastor for this powerful devotion. More grace sir.🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏻
I DECLARE THAT I AM A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST. MY PAST NO LONGER DEFINES ME, I AM FREE TO WALK IN THE PURPOSE AND IDENTITY GOD HAS GIVEN ME. THROUGH HIS RACE, I AM RENEWED, RESTORED, AND TRANSFORMED.
AMEN
Thanks so much, Pastor E. May the grace of the LORD, The Love Of GOD, And The Sweet Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit, Be with You And Your Household, From Now And Forever.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Hallelujah I am blessed for the impossible become possible this can be only the work of christ 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 Thank you again my pastor for the powerful devotion,more grace sir 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 ❤️
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
SONG
I’m a new creation, I’m a brand new man
Old things have passed away, I’m born again
More than a Conqueror, that’s what I am
I’m a new creation, I’m a brand new man.
So, what does it look like to live as a new creation? It means letting go of old habits, forgiving yourself and others, and trusting God to lead you. It’s about reflecting His love, showing kindness, and living with hope. It’s not always easy, but with Jesus, it’s always possible.
Declaration
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thanks Pastor for this message of Transformation. More grace and strength in the name of Jesus Christ.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Hallelujah 🙏🙏🙏
From today, i live in the freedom and purpose God designed for me.
Declaration
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen
Thank you so much Papa for this enlightenment. God bless you Sir
Shalom my Father
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you Papa
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. – Galatians 2:20
• The Holy Spirit empowers us to live as new creations, giving us strength to overcome sin, walk in obedience, and grow in faith.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed
A new life in Christ may not be easy but has been made possible by Christ’s death.
It is surrendering all to God and living each day at a time in his word, prayer and fellowship. It didn’t promise that all will become perfect immediately but his strength is available through the Holy Ghost to see you through. Hallelujah
Thank you Pastor
I live and dwell in God’s purpose for my life going forward.
Amen.
Thank you Papa
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Hallelujah I am blessed for the impossible become possible this can be only the work of christ 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 Thank you again papa for the powerful devotion,more grace sir
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Thank you Pastor- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️
……Hallelujah!
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL. 🙏🔥
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Good morning and thank you my pastor
Always remain blessed sir
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. thank you daddy
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen.
Thank you Pastor.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
Wow, very good reading. We are not patched up or repaired, we are made NEW. All of our transgressions and sin have been wiped, deleted like a badly taken photo on our phone, no trace anymore.
We are not justified by our own actions, we are justified by the saving and redeeming faith in Christ. By His grace alone do we obtain salvation. No works we can do can gain our salvation, for each of us will sin, Jesus knows this. He doesnt want perfection, He wants us to love him as He loves us.
So when we love him and put our faith in His finished works, we are renewed, fresh start.
Romans 10:9-10
[9] that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. [10] For with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation.
Thank you for reminding me what it takes to be saved, and to not be disappointed by my own transgressions. More grace to you Pastor.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Thank you Pastor for today’s devotion.
We give God all the glory.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.Thank you so much for the Devotion Papa, God bless you Sir 🙏 🔥.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen 🙏
Thank you sir 🙏
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. To God be the glory!
Thank you so much Papa, may the Lord continue uplift you on all sides in Jesus name, amen.
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen pastor Enoch thank you for this wonderful devotion about new creations in Christ amen 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Declaration
I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed. Amen🙏🏽
Thank you so much Pastor🙏🏽
For God was in Christ Jesus not inputting our son but reconciling Men to himself. I declare that I am a new creation in Christ. My past no longer defines me, and I am free to walk in the purpose and identity God has given me. Through His grace, I am renewed, restored, and transformed.
Hallelujah
Thank you Sir for this wonderful devotion
Thank you Pastor for this devotion …
This is very powerful that it reminds us once we accepts Jesus Christ as our LORD and personal Saviour , transformation begins in us. That means in Christ we get a fresh start, a clean slate and a New beginning. We can now draw near to HIM and have access to HIM and walk in HIS power and Grace.