ALL THINGS NEW. This is a promise direct from the throne of the Lord. From the one who has the capability and the power to bring forth new things. He has and will continue to produce New Things, most of which involve His relationship with man. It is obvious that the Lord likes New Things. We can be well assured that the Lord will accomplish His plan of a New Creation and having all Things New. For He said; THESE WORDS ARE TRUE AND FAITHFUL. Rev. 21:5
THE OPERATION OF THE NEW CREATION IS NOW IN PROGRESS. All who are in Christ Jesus do not rely on, religious, repetitious ritualistic performances. Too often because a certain method produced results we
are prone to continue that practice until it becomes a sacramental act, promoted by the flesh. If we are truly IN CHRIST, we are a NEW CREATION
and look forward to ALL THINGS becoming NEW. 2 Cor. 5:17 Our Lord
never creates anything that is imperfect. We are called His WORKMANSHIP.
Oh, the perfection created by those loving all powerful hands. He is constantly molding us into His image and likeness. The NEW CREATURE
has been created to occupy and fulfill His plans for that NEW HEAVENS
AND NEW EARTH. Eph. 2:10.
THE NEW HEAVENS AND THE NEW EARTH. Christians are not earth
bound. Our hope is not in the powers that be nor the things which we
possess in this world. Our vision, our goal is in that which is to come, the
NEW JERUSALEM, the City of the eternal. Heb. 13:14 Following His promise
our hearts are filled with anticipation of that City where righteousness will
prevail. A righteous God, a people of righteousness worshipping Him. A city without sin. 2 Pet. 3:13 The roots, the foundation, the beginnings of that which is NEW are here in this life and this world. The church is the Sion of God. The heavenly Jerusalem is called the City of the Living God. It is no longer the earthly but the heavenly that we look for with great desire
to become a part of that which is eternal. Heb. 12:22 Being earthlings we
are prone to over emphasize the earthly, while the Lord would direct our
attention to that which is heavenly and eternal. The chief corner stone of
that NEW JERUSALEM is none other than the Lord Jesus. All that is eternal
is to be is founded on the Lord Jesus Christ. Everything, but everything in
this world, be it man or institution will utterly fail. Christ Jesus is the
only foundation. He is the chosen stone. He is that stone of great price.
Those who put their trust in Him and His WORD will never be led astray nor
lose their way. 1 Pet. 2:6 The Lord is a wise master builder. From the
beginning He laid out His plans for this earth and heavens and for the New Earth and the New Heavens that he will create. That which is NEW will be
inhabited by a race of people brought forth by the handy work of the Lord himself. He will complete that which He has started.