Birth: Making All Things New

The birth of my son was a beautiful experience for me. I know it's messy and uniquely different for everyone, but we can all agree that the whole process and birth experience ends in a beautiful result.

Isn't it much this way with us as we became Christians or as we constantly are changing. As we grow, the growing experience can be messy at times. We will have to hear hard things and do difficult tasks to grow and love Jesus more. God didn't intend for it to be easy, just as He didn't intend labor to be easy.

Think about anything beautiful that grows--plants, crystals, animals, schools, families, etc. When schools grow, it's also quite a process. First there's overcrowding before hiring more teachers due to the budget. It may take criticizing parents and taxpayers to get this to happen.
It takes time and patience before more teachers are approved to be hired, then are finally hired. Kids have to be split up from their previous classes, which is tough on some. The teacher has to take over well after the overcrowding began, but I know we would all agree that it's better this way even if it is hard.

When families grow, it's more of a joyous event, but it does lead to some challenges. The new sibling(s) may experience feelings of inadequacy or jealousy, which may lead to less than desirable actions. For the parents, it requires more planning and much more energy to have multiple children. Finances will have to be managed and meal planning is more challenging. But in the end, we have a growing family and we would rather have it this way.

Sin is messy, but when you give it to Jesus, he can turn your messy, difficult life into a beautiful one that is redeemed by God's unfailing love for you. The process of giving Jesus your sin will be a challenging one. Yes, there's a tough road ahead, but I promise you, it's worth it! God doesn't promise to give us more than we can handle on our own, but He does promise to be with us every step of the way. If we rely on Him and His grace, we won't be overwhelmed or burdened by anything in our life. God is a God of new beginnings.

So what can you give God today so He can give you a new beginning?

"And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.”"
Revelation 21:5