What is it like to become a Christian?
It could be like being a pumpkin that is carved into a jack-o-lantern.
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God picks us from the “pumpkin patch” and brings us in from the field of humanity.
The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world… John 15:19 NLT
God washes all the “dirt” off the outside that we received from being around all the other pumpkins. All the outside influences of our former life must be cleaned up.
God carefully removes all the “yucky stuff” called “sin” from the inside. He then changes us from the inside out by the Power of His Word. That’s why it is important to attend and participate in a church, where God’s Word is taught and explained.
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:1 NLT
He carves for us a new smiling face. Our countenance is changed by the power of His presence in our life. We then become so grateful…it just shows on our face!
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT
Finally, God puts His light inside each of us to shine for all the world to see.
Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NASB
- Author Unknown
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