2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

We are used to celebrating that which is new. From new years to new jobs to newborn children, we have become accustomed to rejoicing when confronted with newness.

For Christians, new life begins when God regenerates us. Although we are dead in our sins, God breathes new life into us, much like He breathed into the lifeless clay and brought Adam to life. As sons and daughters of Adam, our very existence is sustained by God. But as His children, we have been granted a life that goes beyond this realm. Indeed, when this present world fades away, we will remain, alive together with Christ for eternity.

As we await the glorious day of Christ’s return, we are to be celebrating the new life He has given us through His death and resurrection. As always, the Word of God says it best. See how Paul described this appreciation of Christ’s work in Titus 3:3-7:

“For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.”

Thanks to Christ, the new has come. Let us rejoice and be glad!