A Brand New Start

29 December 2018

A Brand New Start
I have  heard these words spoken many times over the years, sometimes by myself. It seems to be a built in thing for us humans, that when we fail or are losing at something, rather like sport, we want to start again. Sometimes that is possible. Great inventors over the years have failed many times in their endeavours to bring something new into the world and on their last attempt, before they give up entirely, they have been successful.
However, many times people may be going through situations where things have  gone so wrong that there is no way that it can be resolved. This may be a broken marriage where one partner has cheated upon the other one. The clock cannot be turned back. We've all regretted doing or saying things that cannot be reversed. Once we've said it, it is too late.

Jesus is the only one that can give us a brand new start. He will forgive our wrongdoings, yet He doesn't come along and wave His hand over us and all is well. He expects us to face up to our responsibilities, but will, if we allow Him, find the way through for us.

In John 8:1 - 11, we read about a lady who had been caught in the act of adultery. The Mosaic Law commanded she should be stoned and Jesus, who was faced with this problem, was tested about it by the scribes and Pharisees. They expected Him to agree with this. Otherwise they could accuse Him of breaking this law.
Jesus knew what He was up against and spoke the ideal answer to them. "He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first."
This cleared the place and Jesus was left alone with the lady. Jesus told her that no one had condemned her and neither did He. He said to her, "Go and sin no more."

This lady was elated. She would have heard about Jesus and all He was doing. And now this day she had been set free and given a brand new start. Yes, she would remember what she had done, but Jesus wouldn't. He had said to sin no more and that was her lifeline. That was what He expected.

There are so many things we wish we could change and often, we may try to do this with New Year's Resolutions, but to only fail, hours later. Jesus changes lives. He can change yours and give you that brand new start you are seeking. Why not start the New Year with Him!

"Lord Jesus, come into my life and forgive my sins.
I offer my life to You.
Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit
And be my Lord, Saviour and friend.
Amen

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