My boss wanted me to paint
on the sculpture’s hand but I wanted to finish what I was painting on the leg.
My rebellious nature wanted me to argue and give the reason why my idea was
better. But I didn’t say anything because something has changed.
That rebellious nature I’ve
exhibited since a child has dissipated and I’ve watched myself take on a much
more humble and yielding attitude. It’s like being outside myself looking at a
totally different person. It has to be Jesus’ new nature in me because it’s
certainly not the old Carolyn. I hardly recognized my new self.
On my last several jobs I
found it easy to yield to my bosses and fellow workers. I’m more sensitive to
their wishes. If they asked for a suggestion, I gave it, but I didn’t butt in
with what I thought. And the thing is, I’m loving it. It’s fun and peaceful and
rewarding and most of all, it’s not fake!
Only Jesus Christ could
make that change in me so remarkable and permanent. And why it happened now
instead of years ago, I can’t tell you. I’m just so pleased to see it.
I was a rebellious child,
an even more rebellious teenager and it continued in my personality over the
years. I think most people have issues with rebellion of one sort or another.
It’s because rebellion was inherited from the first man, Adam, and it was
passed down through generations in the blood.
But the birth of the second
Adam, Jesus Christ (1 Cor 15:45), changed the nature of human blood for those
who receive him. Once Jesus was born,
there was one man with uncontaminated, non-rebellious blood. That is a really
big deal; no wonder a multitude of angels showed up and were rejoicing at His
birth!
New blood and consequently
a new nature was introduced on earth. Jesus didn’t get his blood from his
mother, Mary, but from God. Jesus’ blood was not prone to disobedience,
rebellion, pride, or other human failings.
When a person gets born
again, they receive that new blood of Jesus. There are at least 19 million
cells in one square inch of skin and each one is affected by blood. The pure
life blood of Jesus effects every cell in us.
The old nature dies and
Jesus’ nature takes over. Some things may change immediately, but others take
time, but they will happen. Jesus’ meek nature was working in my blood for
years until it just suddenly popped out as the new true me and I’m so much
happier now. God says stay faithful. He knows that if we will continue to love
Him, the gift of His son Jesus Christ will continue to bless us and change our very
natures to be more like Him.
Love, Carolyn
A perfect gift for the
holidays, WINGS: A Journey in Faith.
It’s a compilation of short true narratives to entertain, inspire and enhance
your spiritual growth. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Wings+Carolyn+Molica
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