Kenneth Copeland Devotional 1 January 2024 – A Happy New Year
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Topic: A Happy New Year
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. – Romans 10:13
Today, people gather to celebrate the first bright moments of the new year.
Yet, for thousands of others, this day will be the most challenging 24 hours of their lives. New Year’s Day will serve only as a dim reminder of loneliness and loss for those people. It will simply mark the beginning of another year of failure.
What about you? What’s this year really going to be like for you?
You may be happy enough. You may be passing out seasonal smiles and holiday greetings like everyone else. But inside, you may hurt. You may be disappointed. You may even feel like you can’t go on.
If so, I want you to know something. All of that can change in an instant. You can start your life over today and make this New Year’s Day the most joyful day of your life!
How often have you said to yourself, “If I could just start over, I’d do it all differently”? That doesn’t have to be simply an idle wish. Jesus Christ has actually made it possible. That’s His Christmas present to you. He paid the price for all your sins. He spent the penalty for all your mistakes.
That’s the reason He came to earth. That’s the reason He was born—so you could start over!
You may look at your life and say, “But I’ve made terrible mistakes. I’ve done some despicable things.” That doesn’t matter. Jesus paid the price for them all!
How can you make a new start? Romans 10:9 says,,, “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” It’s as easy as saying, “Jesus, I’m turning my life over to You. From this day forward, I’m Yours.”
What better time to turn your life around than on this first day of the new year. Right now, wherever you are, just give your life to Jesus. Then jump up and down and holler, “Praise God, I’m starting all over!” And find out what it really means to have a happy new year!
Scripture Reading: Romans 10:1-13
This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leaders of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org), which specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation, and other biblical topics.
Ambydennis Notice Board: We trust you have been blessed by the devotional. Accepting Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior is one of the best decisions, especially for you; imagine having Christ in your life; what a fantastic experience it will be. It starts here as you proclaim: Dear Father, I humbly come to you in sincere repentance, claiming you as my Lord and personal Saviour. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness, be the center of my life, and let my life revolve around you as I partake in the eternal life you gave us in Jesus’ Name. Congratulations, you are now Born again. God bless you.
