Transformed Identity - David Mitts
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Co 5:17) The new creation reality is the most powerful truth of the Gospel. Everything we are is based on our grasping that reality. For most of us our struggles come from how well we walk in the reality of our new identity in Messiah. Listen to " Transformed Identity " Let’s use a parable or story to illustrate the point. Let’s say a man has 2 sons. One of them always does what is right. The other never does what is right. He constantly walks to a different drummer than the will of the father. The father goes on a day trip and gives each son a set of tasks. The first son completes his tasks as always. The second son not only doesn’t do his tasks but ends up breaking a priceless vase that is the father’s most treasure possession. When the father returns, he sees that the first son has done what was asked...