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DAILY DEVOTIONAL
April 07
Symbol of new life and renewal
"Just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life" - Romans 6:4
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One of the most powerful symbols of new life and renewal in the Bible is that of baptism. In Romans 6:4, the apostle Paul writes, "We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life."
Baptism is a symbolic representation of dying to our old selves and being raised to a new life in Christ. It is a powerful reminder that through faith in Jesus, we have been given new life and are no longer bound by our old ways.
But this symbol of new life and renewal isn't limited to just baptism. In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul writes, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Through faith in Jesus, we are made new. We are no longer defined by our past mistakes, our failures, or our weaknesses. We are made new in Christ, with a new identity, a new purpose, and a new hope.
This symbol of new life and renewal is also found in nature. Spring is a time of renewal when the deadness of winter gives way to new growth and new life. Just as the flowers bloom and the trees bud anew, so too can we find new life and renewal through faith in Jesus.
May we always remember that through Jesus, we have been given new life and the promise of renewal. Let us embrace this new life and walk in the freedom that it brings.
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Dear God, we thank You for the symbol of new life and renewal that we find in baptism and in nature. We thank You for the promise of new life that we have through faith in Jesus. Help us to embrace this new life and to walk in the freedom that it brings. May we be reminded of Your love and Your grace each day, and may we live our lives in a way that honors You. Amen.