How many times in the day or week do you long for a do-over? You just want to turn back in time and make a different choice, say something or just stay silent?
God offers the ultimate do-over in 2 Corinthians 5:17. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”
The great thing about this verse is that it is without limitation. Christ has given the ultimate do-over.
- Gone are my mistakes and failures (they no longer define and limit me)
- Gone is the deadness in my heart and conscience (He has given a heart of flesh to replace my heart of stone)
- Gone is the hopelessness of being unable to change despite the harm to myself and others (now I have Holy Spirit power to overcome sin)
- Gone is the futility of thinking (now I have the mind of Christ, wisdom of the ages)
- Now I can have a fresh start (All things are made new)
- Now I have hope for the future (He has gone to prepare a place for me and has promised to return for me)
The time for your do-over is now. Today is the day of salvation. Tomorrow is promised to no man.
