jesus makes all things new
“See, this is new!” —Ecclesiastes 1:10
Jesus says: “See, I make all things new!” (Rv 21:5; see also Is 43:19) Jesus truly makes all things new! The Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, is despondent in its tone. Qoheleth (Solomon) complains: “Why do we bother?” He considers all things vain (Eccl 1:2). Likewise, the prophet Isaiah lamented: “Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, yet...” (Is 49:4).
Qoheleth says: “All things are vanity” (Eccl 1:2; 12:8). Christians say: All things are new in Jesus (Rv 21:5). Qoheleth skeptically said, “See, this is new!” (Eccl 1:10), then proceeded to debunk that statement with the rest of Ecclesiastes. Christians say, “See, this is new!” and Jesus fulfills it with His life and teaching.
All is indeed vanity, unless we see things as they are in Jesus. If we offer everything to Him, all things are “transformed” (Rm 12:2). Life in Jesus is new. The cross and Resurrection of Jesus are new. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now all is new!” (2 Cor 5:17) “All that matters is that one is created anew” (Gal 6:15).
All things are made new in Jesus. Everything has eternal significance in Him. Receive new life in Christ. Let Him make you new.
Prayer: Jesus, hold me tight and make me new.
Promise: “Fill us at daybreak with Your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days.” —Ps 90:14
Praise: Praying together daily helps resolve many of the conflicts in Walt’s household.
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