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Happy New Year!

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation – the old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17

New Years is always exciting. It’s a time of rebirth. It’s a time to start anew.

The Bible tells us that when we receive faith in Jesus we are made new. We are a new creation. The old self was enslaved to sin and spiritually dead. But, now, we have been made alive in Christ and freed from our bondage to sin. It’s the ultimate fresh start.

There’s a difference, however, between the New Year restart and the one we have in Christ. While we may have great hope for this next year, it’s not guaranteed. Jesus, however, is always true to His promises. The changes in this new year are often based on our efforts (dieting, getting a new job, taking more time for the family, etc.), but the new life we have in Jesus is based on His work and the work of the Holy Spirit.

So, Happy New Year!

I pray this coming year will be a great one; but however this year ends goes, remember that God is with you and the new life He has given you is sure. His promises are true. And, where we may fail at some (or all) of our resolutions, Jesus never fails.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

Faith Lutheran Church, Wesley Chapel, FL
Worship services on Sundays at 11am
27221 Foamflower Blvd. Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 602-1104

Kurt Steinbrueck March 13, 2020

Blog Comfort, Faith, heaven, hope, New Creation

Light at the End of a Dark Tunnel

light at the end of a dark tunnel

“Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” – 2 Peter 1:4

How’s your life going?

Is it perfect or are there some things that aren’t going well, maybe many things which are seriously wrong?

We live in a fallen world corrupted by sin and that leads to all kinds of sin, suffering, and pain. We suffer through abuse, disease, loneliness, financial uncertainty, addiction, sin, and more. Even outside our own lives, we look at the state of our nation or world and it can be scary. At times it may feel like you are in a dark tunnel with no end. However…

There is hope.

Christ has overcome this world. He will not let this go on forever. There is hope in the world around us. Moreover, He makes us His children by faith. There is hope in our own lives. He is the light of the world and He is the light in that dark tunnel.

When we suffer through the corruption of this sinful world, it can be easy to get lost in it, but God reminds us that through Christ we also overcome this world. We may suffer for a while now, but we will be with him in a new heaven and new earth one day with no such corruption and suffering.

Even in the midst of the darkness of this world, God shines His light here and now through His Word and through His people, the church.

In our suffering and the craziness of the world around us, let us remember who we are in Christ and keep our eyes focused on Him and His promises. Let us look to the one who gives peace in the storm. Let us set our hope in Jesus.

Dear Jesus,

This world can be pretty scary at times and seems to be falling further and further away from You. My own life has times of hardship and suffering that can take me to a dark place. Please lift me out of the darkness. Set my eyes on You. Remind me of Your promises and help me to trust them. My hope is in You, Lord.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt

New Creation

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Light at the End of a Dark Tunnel

light at the end of a dark tunnel

Faith Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, FL serving Lutz, Zephyrhills, Land O’ Lakes, and New Tampa, FL