All Things New

In the Revelation (21.5), the exalted Christ promises to make all things new. In this time of New Year's resolutions, when prople resolutely vow to loose weight, be nice to the crotchety old man next door, and read the Bible every day, such resolutions are inevitably doomed to failure, Jesus' promises come as welcome news to all of us who are tired of such failures. What we, in our own machinations, cannot achieve; Christ can do in us. As we live in vital relationship with Christ, He miraculously, almost imperceptibly changes us people of greater love, service, and joy. Thanks be to God for new creations in Christ. Grace and peace, Tim