2Ch 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land"
We have heard so many promises from the Bible for this New Year. Off course the whole Bible is full of promises and they are meant for our inheritance being made the son of God through Christ’s sacrifice at the cross. I strongly feel that there is no point in dedicating a single verse as a promise (though this might have been done as a tradition) for a year.
By this way, I am little bit scared that we are motivated towards selfishness longing only for Blessings in this unstable world for our sake without considering other factors or our eternal relationship with Christ. We are like the early followers of Christ who followed Jesus for the sake of Miracles/Food and failed to focus on His teachings or to see a change in their life (Joh 4:48 Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe).
Let us try to make some resolutions for this year based on the above verse so that we can grow to be like Christ.
The peace and well being of a nation does not depend on the economy or the nation’s neighbours but rather on us - “We Christians who are called by His name”
We are expected to be Humble as Christ has demonstrated throughout His life. (Php 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross)
Let us try to pray continually and seek his face throughout the 365 days of this year (and years to come) (Jer 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart).
Let us try to be holy as our father (1Pe 1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy)
Let us grow in our relationship with Christ throughout this year so that the Shepherd leads us through green pastures and still waters.
Wishing You all a Blessed Year Ahead!
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