Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! — 2 Corinthians 5:17
I was born again in a little yellow house in Carolina Beach, North Carolina when I was about ten years old. At that moment, the Spirit of God transformed me, and I became a new person. When I was placed in Christ, an indestructible Dwight was born, and the old dead Dwight ceased to be. I was created, as the Bible says elsewhere, for good works.
This is the work of God.
We all know the works of the flesh … impurity, idolatry, hatred, discord, jealousy, selfish ambition and so on. Most of us — me included — know these things because we’ve been guilty of them at various times.
I would like to suggest to you that God’s work is stronger, more enduring, more cunning, more indestructible, more powerful than the works of the flesh. Jesus is bringing transforming newness to every part of us.
God’s work is certain and powerful. But it is also patient and considerate. God transforms us one "yes" at a time.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
To find out more about Dwight Clough, his books, his ministry, or to receive this devotional via email visit DwightClough.com. Dwight and his wife Kim are active members of Lake City Church in Madison.