The Promise That Changes Everything

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Devotional: “He will save His people from their sins” is the hinge of the entire story of Scripture. Every promise of the Old Covenant leads to this one, and every blessing of the New Covenant flows from it. Without salvation from sin, there’d be no new creation, no freedom from condemnation, no power of the Spirit, and no hope of resurrection.

This is the promise that unlocks every other promise. When Jesus saves, He doesn’t simply forgive. He transforms. The old passes away, and the new begins. Advent invites us to enter that newness again and again.

Reflection: What part of your life do you long to see made new through Christ’s saving work?

Prayer Direction: Invite the Holy Spirit to continue the renewing work that began when you first believed.

(Daily Devotionals are based on the most recent Sunday Message presented at The Refuge)