The Old Is Gone, the New Is Here
2 Corinthians 5:17
Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you’re still not enough? Not smart enough, not good enough, not even close to where you think you should be? You’re not alone. And here’s the best news: God is in the process of making all things new—even you—right now.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
Can I be honest? For a long time, I thought this verse only applied to new Christians. I’d read it and think, “Well, that’s great… but I’ve been born again for a while now, so… this doesn’t really apply to me.”
But recently, as I was looking for verses about starting a new season, this one popped up. I almost swiped past it—again—when the Spirit whispered, “Wait! This IS for you. I’m doing something new in you right now. And five minutes from now, I’ll still be doing something new. And tomorrow, I’ll still be doing something new.”
Isn’t that the BEST news ever?
Lately, it feels like every flaw, every insecurity in me is highlighted, underlined, and bolded in my brain. There’s a cruel voice that circles endlessly, saying:
- You’re not good enough.
- You’re too old.
- You’re too dumb.
- You’re a failure.
And just when I start to feel the weight of it all, another voice joins in with condemnation: “And what’s worse, you know better. You don’t pray enough. You don’t read the Word enough. God isn’t using you… and maybe He can’t.”
If you listen long enough, these voices drown out the encouragement spoken over you every day by people who love you and see the truth.
It’s no secret that the devil lies. He wants you to feel isolated, depressed, and unworthy. He thrives on comparison. But here’s the good news: it’s also no secret that God has overcome evil. He sees when you feel low, unloved, and worthless. He is a present help in times of need, and He uses His people to remind you who you are in Him.
I’ve spent a lifetime trying—and failing—to be perfect. (Imagine that!) Very recently, during a walk with my dog, God whispered to me: Stop being so hard on yourself. I already died for you. I already approve of you. I already love you, and nothing can stop that. I’m not done with you. And until Jesus returns, I never will be. All you need to do is accept and receive.
Easier said than done some days—but, like billions of others, I’m a work in progress.
So why write this blog? And why does this verse suddenly hit differently?
Because Jesus. Plain and simple.
The old is gone, and the new is here because of Him. I used to read this verse as a linear, “one-and-done” promise: You’re born again—BOOM—you’re new. End scene. Read your Bible. Pray. Repeat. But it’s not a single event; it’s an ongoing process.
Revelation 21:5 says, “Behold, I am making all things new.”
- Behold means to observe something remarkable.
- Making is an action word—something God is actively doing.
God is always in the process of removing the old and bringing in the new. And thankfully, He’s not a one-size-fits-all God. He knows our struggles, our weaknesses, our perfectionism, and He meets us right where we are.
So why this verse matters:
- The old things are gone. They don’t define you anymore.
- The new is here. Jesus is making things new in your life—right now, in this moment.
- It’s a process, happening over and over again. Daily. Moment by moment.
Jesus is the new. He’s here. Now. And He is enough.
You don’t have to earn God’s love, fix yourself, or be perfect. The process is already happening. The old is gone. The new is here. And it’s all because of Jesus. All you need to do is accept it—and let Him keep making you new.
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