Many of us made New Year’s resolutions on January 1st. During the holidays, we overindulged in too much of too much. The birth of a New Year inspires plans of diet, exercise, and thriftiness.
Resolutions born at midnight on December 31st seldom survive the first weeks of January. Habit is a hard master to overthrow. By mid-month, the new and improved model greatly resembles the old and not so improved model!
We can scoff at the idea of spontaneous resolutions leading to lasting change; but we serve a God of fresh starts and second chances. Today can be different from yesterday; and tomorrow can be different from today.
Paul wrote: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17) Our “re-creation” in Christ is both event and process as we grow into the image of our Savior.
Our January Worship Series at Northside Church is 4 Lifechanging Decisions. We will explore the power of practicing four actions: Start, Stop, Stay, and Go.
Jesus began his ministry preaching the message, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is at hand, repent, and believe in the gospel.” The time has come for repentance rather than resolutions. This year can be new in more than name alone!
Treasure in Jars of Clay 