2 Corinthians 5
It used to be really complicated to switch from one phone to another. Still is, I guess, depending if you are switching teams (Android/iPhone) but overall has become drastically easier.
Recently my husband and I upgraded our phones, and to update my iPhone to the latest software I needed to clear out some pictures. Which, just thinking about how many pictures I take in a day, made me cringe!
Well, I’m really glad I needed to. I scrolled past the more recent moments – quick snaps of my son’s baby blue eyes, the mundane moments – screenshots of bills to be paid or recipes I found online, and the throwbacks – date night selfies, ones I’ve taken of my husband without him knowing, our old house, etc.
What a perspective shift to be reminded of your past moments and seasons – maybe you were once struggling financially but are finally stable. Maybe you were depressed and now feel free to live in a steadfast joy. For me, I saw glimpses of the beginning of our dating relationship and first few months of marriage.
I was reminded of how much more kindly I spoke to my husband back then, and how I don’t do that so much anymore. I was reminded of the little things that meant the most to us, and now we are craving more and more and not satisfied.
I couldn’t believe how I’ve let myself fall into groaning and ungratefulness. Paul encourages in 2 Corinthians 5 with this truth…
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV
I have the freedom to repent and walk in newness because of Him, who knew no sin but became sin, so that we can become the righteousness of God. (2 Cor. 5:21)
Isn’t that beautiful? Today I am so grateful that Jesus interceded for us, and does daily, so that I can run from the shame and sin that has bound me and walk in the newness of our righteous Father.
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