"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are

become new." As new creatures in Christ we are forgiven of all our sins. (Acts 2:38) Also having undergone a change in our identity for a sinner to saint. (2 Corinthian 5:18) And we have received new life - Christ as our life - to replace our former life. (Galatians 2:20) Our names are written in the lamb's book of life. (Revelations 13:8; Phillipians 4:3) As we are no longer His enemy but His friend. (1 Peter 3:18; Romans 5:6-10) We were in darkness (unto death), but now are we in light of life. (Proverbs 4:18; Psalm 36:9; Psalm 97:1; John 1:4-5; John 3:19-21; Isaiah 5:20; Colossians 1:13; Ecclesiastes 2:13-14) We are a royal priesthood and his ambassadors. (1 Peter 2:9; 2 Corinthians 5:20) Believers are now the apples of God's eye! (Deuteronomy 32:10; Zechariah 2:8) We need to remember that we belong to God forever. He has made us worthy to walk in white, and by His stripes we are healed. He has made us competent in Him, and it is not of ourselves. We are His sons and daughters. God chose us before we chose Him. (John 15:16; Isaiah 64:7) We have been lovingly re-created in Christ, unto good works in His name. (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Titus 3:14) God guarantees that He will never leave or forsake us. (Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20) He gave up His only begotten Son to purchase (redeem) you, though you were a slave to sin. (1 Corinthians 7:22-23; John 3:16-17: John 8:34-36) The Lord is wise enough to know what's the best for you. (Jeremiah 9:23-24: Proverbs 5:21; Hebrews 4:12-13) This great God is committed to accomplish His very best on your behalf and part. (Psalm 40:5; Romans 8:28; 2 Timothy 1:12) He has infinite resources through which He will satisfy all of your needs. (Isaiah 40:28-31; Phillipians 4:19) He knows your needs better than even you do. (Proverbs 16:9; Luke 12:7; Psalm 139) Because of His greatness, He abundantly meets your every need. (Ephesians 3:20; Matthew 6:31-33) He's so powerful that nothing and nobody can snatch you out of His right hand. (John 10:28-29; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 28:18; 1 Corinthians 1:24; Romans 8:31-39) Right now He's currently preparing a dream home (mansion) where you will live with Him forever. (John 14:3; 1 Corinthians 2:9) Because of redemption from on high, we can now sing the great songs for His glory as He's our inheritance. Here's a Gospel classic. Jesus Is All the World to Me Jesus is all the world to me, My Friend in trials sore; I go to Him for blessings, And He gives them oer and oer. He sends the sunshine and the rain, He sends the harvests golden grain; Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain, Hes my Friend. Finally, my brethren, be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.