Day 339: 2 Corinthians 5-9

This verse has been coming at me from several different places lately (I love when that happens!) "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation' the old has gone, the new has come." My notes say we are not merely reformed, reeducated, or rehabilitated - we are re-created, living in vital union with Christ. At conversion we are not merely turning over a new leaf; we are beginning a new life under a new Master.

I think everyone reads the part about being yolked with non-believers as referring to marriage. I think it does, but I also think it applies to other relationships as well. Not that we shouldn't associate with non-believers, but when it comes to big commitments...marriage, business, close friendships, we should seriously look at their heart.

Does this verse strike anyone else? "Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. They urgently pleaded with us for the PRIVILEGE of sharing in this service to the saints." People who had the least, gave the most. AND they considered it a privilege. That is incredible and maybe even more counter-culture today than it was then.