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Those Facts Are No Longer True — I AM New in Christ

 

Those Facts Are No Longer True. I AM New (Ephesians 4:24)

"And put on the new person, which is created to be like God manifesting righteousness and holiness."  Ephesians 4:24 (KSB)

Before and after transformation from darkness to light


   In Ephesians 4:24, Paul reminds us that in Christ we can become a new person. As 2 Corinthians 5:17 declares, “If any person is in Christ, old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” This is one of the greatest joys of being a Christian, your past no longer has power over you. Those facts about who you used to be are no longer true, because I AM new. In Christ, I have embraced a new way of being, seeing, thinking, speaking, and living. I have awakened to the truth of who I AM: God’s beloved child, made in His image and likeness perfect, whole, and complete. I AM a unique, unrepeatable expression of the Divine. I AM a spiritual being living in a spiritual universe, governed by the spiritual law of love. Through God’s grace and mercy, we are given the chance to start fresh. Paul’s encouragement is clear: forget what lies behind and press forward toward the high calling in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:13–14). God says in Isaiah 43:18–19, “Remember not the former things... Behold, I will do a new thing.” He promises to bring water in the wilderness and streams in the desert. This means your fresh start doesn’t have to wait for a birthday, New Year’s Eve, or any special date, you can choose renewal today.

   Paul illustrates transformation much like advertisers do with “before and after” comparisons. Just as products show visible results skincare, weight loss, cleaning products, our lives in Christ display the undeniable “before and after” of God’s work. We become His living billboard. As the old song says, “What He’s done for others, He’ll do for you.” Before Christ, I was blind to God’s presence in every person, place, and thing. Now, my eyes are open. Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). The good was always there, but I could not perceive it. Now I live in gratitude, seeing His hand everywhere. Paul also describes the shift from ignorance to knowledge. I once didn’t know any better, but through Christ I have learned and grown. And when you know better, you do better. I no longer need to repeat my old patterns. I AM better, and I live better.

   Finally, Paul speaks of moving from darkness to light. Darkness is living in secrecy, fear, and guilt. Light is openness, truth, and freedom. Jesus has brought me out of darkness into His marvelous light, and now I let my light shine so others may see my good works and glorify our Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16).

   Here’s the “before and after” in Christ:

  • Blind → Seeing
  • Ignorance → Knowledge
  • Darkness → Light

   God is able to make you new. Decide today to walk in that truth because those old facts are no longer true… you are new in Him.

📖 Reflection: In what area of your life do you need to fully embrace the truth that you are new in Christ?

💡 Action Step: Write down three “before and after” changes God has brought in your life and thank Him for each one.

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