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by David Cerullo
“He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’
And He said to me, Write, for these words are true and faithful.’” – Revelation
21:5
If you got a
call from a telemarketer, and he told you he could make everything new
in your life, how would you respond?
However, what
if the Creator and King of the entire universe made you this amazing promise?
And in case you were still skeptical, perhaps He would add a
further assurance: “These words are true and faithful.”
Friend, as you
enter another year, your Heavenly Father has given you His Word on this.
He can
transform your troublesome circumstances and give you a new beginning!
In this same passage in Revelation 21, we’re told that God will
dwell with us (verse 3), and “will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there
shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain,
for the former things have passed away” (verse 4).
If you’re like
me, you’re glad to know that the “former things” will
eventually pass away!
We serve a God
of second chances and fresh starts.
With His help,
we can turn the page on every other previous year, making this our best year
ever.
Whether your
goal is to lose weight… get out of debt… rekindle romance in your marriage… or
spend more time with your children, you can call upon God for His supernatural
help!
You’re Not
Alone
If you need
some kind of new beginning today, you’re definitely not alone.
From time to
time, we ALL find ourselves in that position.
We should find
great comfort in the fact that the Bible tells numerous stories of people who
received breakthroughs and turnarounds from God.
I especially
love the account of the Samaritan woman who had a life-changing encounter with
Jesus while drawing water from a well in the town of Sychar (John 4:1-42).
Yet despite her
sordid past, she was about to meet someone who could turn things around and
give her a wonderful new future.
He could show
her a kind of love that no mortal man could provide.
But, because of
her past choices, this woman was a social outcast.
That’s why she
came to the well at midday, when it would be so hot that no one else would be
there.
To her surprise,
someone was sitting by the well when she arrived.
Not a
Samaritan, but a Jew.
Not a woman, as
normally would come to draw water, but a man.
And He
was already there, as if to await her arrival.
He knew all
about this woman’s shame and brokenness, just as He knows about yours and mine.
He knew she was
working to get water that would soon leave her thirsty again.
He saw behind
her self-assured facade and knew she was hungry for spiritual truth.
He knew she
needed the kind of turnaround that only He could provide.
Just as for
this Samaritan woman, a new beginning is available to you today,
my friend.
It’s time to
forget the past and let the Lord fill your heart with a “new song” of
praise for His salvation (Psalm 40:3).
Wait No Longer
One of the intriguing parts of the Samaritan woman’s story is
found when she told Jesus, “‘I know that Messiah is coming’ (who is
called Christ). ‘When He comes, He will tell us all things’” (John 4:25).
You see, this woman
expected the Messiah to come someday.
She could even
envision a future day when the Messiah would “tell us all things.”
Yet she didn’t
recognize that her new beginning was at hand.
There was no
need to wait any longer. The long-awaited Messiah was standing right
next to her!
To the woman’s amazement, Jesus told her, “I who speak
to you am He” (verse 26).
There’s a vital
lesson here. Perhaps you’ve gotten used to thinking that your turnaround would
come at some distant time in the future, if it ever came at all.
But Jesus the
Messiah is not some faraway person. He’s right there with you, just
as He was for the Samaritan woman!
Unexpected
Impact
The woman from
Samaria was personally transformed by her encounter with Jesus.
However, the
story doesn’t end there. Her transformation caused a ripple effect that
impacted countless other lives as well: “Many of the Samaritans of that
city believed in Him because of the word of the woman who testified” (verse 39).
In the same
way, God wants to set you free from any past frustrations this
year, giving you a new life of fulfillment, fruitfulness, and peace.
Please know
that I am praying for you this month, asking God to give you the breakthrough
you’ve been longing for.
You may not
need the kind of forgiveness and restoration Jesus gave the woman at the well.
Perhaps you’re
seeking a financial breakthrough… healing in your body… restoration of your
marriage… reconciliation with your children… deliverance from addiction…o r the
salvation of your loved ones.
Whatever your
needs may be, we’re convinced God wants to turn things around for you this
year.
Regardless of
your struggles in the past, a better day is ahead.
As Jesus told one of His disciples, “You will see greater
things than these” (John 1:50).
Wherever you
may be in your life today, recognize Jesus’ presence and power right there with
you.
In Him, you’re
a “new creation,” and “all things have
become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17)!
God bless you,
David Cerullo is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Inspiration Ministries, located in Indian Land, South Carolina – a ministry dedicated to impacting people for Christ worldwide through media. The son of international evangelist Morris Cerullo, David took a less traditional approach to ministry, graduating from Oral Roberts University with a degree in business administration and management. He has authored over 20 books, and operates a global media ministry that powerfully impacts the world for Christ.
David Cerullo is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Inspiration Ministries, located in Indian Land, South Carolina – a ministry dedicated to impacting people for Christ worldwide through media. The son of international evangelist Morris Cerullo, David took a less traditional approach to ministry, graduating from Oral Roberts University with a degree in business administration and management. He has authored over 20 books, and operates a global media ministry that powerfully impacts the world for Christ.
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