Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

23 Feb 2026

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭

The assurance of becoming a new creation gives us deep hope and security. We are not trapped by our past. The old life—marked by sin, regret, and broken patterns—has passed away, and a new, purposeful life begins. In Christ, change is certain; it is grounded in God’s promise. A new identity emerges, shaped by grace, marked by freedom, and filled with possibility.

When we place our faith in Christ, we receive more than moral improvement—we receive transformation. This renewal reaches beyond outward behavior to the very core of who we are. God reshapes our desires, renews our thinking, and redirects our purpose. Importantly, this change does not depend on our own strength or willpower. It flows from the power of Christ at work within us. Our past failures and old habits no longer define us. Instead, we are made whole and equipped to live in freedom, hope, and obedience to God’s calling.

This transformation is both a gift and a responsibility. It is a gift because only God can create new spiritual life. We cannot manufacture it ourselves. Yet it is also a responsibility because being a “new creation” calls us to live in alignment with who we now are in Christ. Our thoughts, choices, and attitudes gradually reflect God’s truth. We pursue growth—not perfection through self-effort—but steady dependence on Him. Lasting change comes from abiding in Christ daily.

2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭ invites us to live forward. Each day becomes an opportunity to walk in newness, love, and purpose. Our identity is no longer anchored in yesterday’s mistakes, but in today’s grace. Through Christ, change is not merely possible—it is certain, because the One who makes us new is faithful to complete His work in us.

“The born-again Christian sees life not as a blurred , confused, meaningless mass, but as something planned and purposeful.” - Billy Graham