Philippians 3:13-14(brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus)
Life is a journey and every man begins their own journey as soon as they are born into this world. but being born again is a call into the race of destiny and the beauty of this race is that you are not contesting against anyone, in fact, you are actually contesting against yourself and it is you that will decide whether you want to win this race or not. It is not an ordinary race; and it requires pressing forward and you cannot press forward if you are holding on to the luggage of the past. Imagine you running a race and then continue to look back and you expect to win, it is not possible; looking back will always keep you at the back. That is why Paul said that he does not consider his past. The only thing that he is concerned about are those things in front of him and how to get them. The past is dark and you have been called into the light, so walk in the light and leave the darkness alone. There is nothing you can do to bring back yesterday; it is impossible but you can do something to shape your future because Christ that is now in you is the hope of your glorious future (Colossians 1:27). If you are busy pressing toward the mark of the high calling of God you will not be depressed; depression is for those who care too much about the past. Your new birth has made you a brand new personality; you are now living in Christ and he that is in Christ is a new creature, old things have passed away and all things have become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). You are no longer that individual that does those despicable things, that individual is dead and thinking about the past is the process of waking up the dead person. Holding on to the past is not something anyone can deliver you from, it is a choice that you need to consciously make by yourself. Imagine a new born baby that was born an hour ago, and someone came to accuse that same child of the wrong that was done yesterday, how is that possible. Anyone that dares to accuse you of your past will be seen as a mad man or woman because he or she is accusing a new born baby of sin that was committed before he was born. That is exactly what happens when you give your life to Christ, you are now a newborn baby and no one can accuse you of what happened in the past because your past is dead; if someone is dead, you will hear people saying that he or she has passed away.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
When you are really born again, your old self will be so irritating and you would not want to flash back. I heard this alot from my converts; one of them said to me, Sister Nene, I wish I could enter into my mother's womb and be born again, or turn back the hands of time. I told her there was no need because she has gone through that process but not through her mother but through Christ and she is now a brand new personality and that is why she was feeling that way, that i am glad she did. I say to her to go on and enjoy her brand new identity by walking in the newness of life in order to make sure that the new born baby remains spotless. I also referred her to (John 3:3-6). because that was exactly what Nicodemus asked Jesus. Friends, You need to get familiar with your new life in order to get the old man behind you, only then you can make headway. The new height that God ordained for you cannot be climbed with the burden of the past; and Satan knows very well, so in order to hold you back he will keep flashing you with the past memory. Jesus Christ has wiped your past out with his precious blood, please don´t bring it back. Colossians 2:13 (And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross).
Friends, say to yourself; Jesus Christ has forgiven my sins; he has wiped them out with his blood, nobody can go to the cross and bring it back to me and I will not do it myself either; I am free indeed because Jesus Christ has taken away the burden of sin from me. I am now a brand new personality; my tomorrow is greater than yesterday; I am no longer that person you used to know; so, you my accuser, get used to the new me and move on. Hallelujah!
Friends, remember, Christ in you is your hope of a glorious future; if Christ is not yet in you or you are not sure of your salvation, please quickly pray this salvation prayer below and become a brand new personality today, in Jesus name.
Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and saviour. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen
NENE ISAH,
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