Theatrical – this is the word for my experience this weekend. I was asked to play the part of a high-profile, gospel singer and what a transformation I went through! The glamorous wig, dress, and make-up were necessary for the part, yet beneath the surface; I was still me – Plain Jane. The young lady that applied my makeup and wig did such a wonderful job that a little boy who hugs me every Sunday in church didn’t recognize me at this event. I wondered if this is what Jesus wants when we accept Him as our Savior. He said we would be new creatures in Him – not reformed, but new. Do people see Christ when they see me? Do others know I’ve been changed? Do they meet Christ for the first time when they meet me? Although I can’t carry a musical note well enough to capture anyone’s attention, the performance was fun. As I changed into my own clothes, hair, and face, I was thinking of how good it felt to be me - the new me – the new creature in Christ. Theatrical? No. Life-changing experience? Yes! One of my daily prayers is for the Lord to cover and consume me with His Spirit, so others don’t focus on me. It’s the Jesus in me that I want others to see, be drawn to, and enjoy being around. Now that’s a transformation and it requires no make-up or a wig! Have you become a new creature in Christ?
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
