First Baptist Church | 414 Pecan Ave| Philadelphia, MS 39350 | fbcphilly.com |January 3 , 2021
"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have
become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17
As we face a new year, I am reminded that God tells us through the author of 2 Corinthians that we
are always new in Christ. Now, I do not always feel new. Sometimes I feel truly warn down and burdened by the things of this world. Yet, God says
"all things are new. It is when my feelings do not match God's reality that I must step out on faith and trust Him fully. Our walk with Him does not
have to be tired and worn. It can be fresh and alive in Christ. When we put our trust in Him, a whole new life begins for us. Even though things may
look bleak in the present as we face a new year, it helps to remember that all true believers in Christ are being made new by His Spirit and work
their lives.
Thank you FBC for helping my family feel new and refreshed through all of the gifts, Christmas Cards,
and thank you notes we received throughout the holiday season. We feel very blessed and very loved. We can not help but look forward to the new
year with hope and assurance of God's presence and help in part because of your encouragement.
