September 8

2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” ―2 Corinthians 5:1717Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17).
THE old creation was placed on trial in Adam, its federal head. When he failed we all fell, in him and with him. The new creation stands forever secure in Christ, its Head, who bore the judgment entailed by Adam’s fall and the sins of his race. It is in resurrection that the Lord Jesus became head of this new order which eventually shall supersede the old completely. God will never be satisfied until He brings in “a new heaven and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.” Then all things in heaven and in earth will be reconciled unto Himself and God will be all in all. Who can estimate aright the glories that He is yet to reveal to those who through His infinite grace, have their part in this new creation where sin will never again be permitted to lift up its ugly head. It is in this sphere that “all things are of God.” Everything that is of Adam will pass away. All that is of Christ will abide for eternity, to the glory of God and the blessing of His saints.
“Head of the new creation,
To God’s right hand ascended,
Thy saints rejoice,
With heart and voice,
Before Thy feet low bended.
We own Thee, Lord, exulting
In all Thy joy and glory,
And long to be
On high with Thee,
Where all shall bow before Thee.”
—J. G. Deck.