I know I’m dating myself, but I grew up with the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc in Back to the Future. It was when everyone wanted a DeLorean and a flux capacitor, the only two items that rendered time travel possible. Oh, and lightning.
This movie franchise inspired the imaginations of millions with the thought of going back in time to change your future. It resonated with so many people, not only because it’s cool but because everyone on the planet would love the opportunity to go back and fix a few things. To get a second chance to make a better decision for a better outcome.
But alas, no such thing exists. But there is something amazingly similar to a time machine, which is way more effective.
It’s called faith.
What you might not know is that your faith affects your past, present, and future. It’s like a time machine, but you never have to go anywhere.
Let me explain.
Your faith affects your past life.
Everyone on the planet has parts of their past life that are painful and shameful. That’s the effect of sin. But when you put your faith in Jesus, your past is buried.
The Bible says, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone…” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Did you catch that? Your old life, with all its baggage, is gone when you put your faith in Jesus. And if you want your life to matter, don’t resurrect your past life. Keep it in the past and move forward to the new life God has for you.
Your faith affects your current life.
Once Jesus has forgiven and buried your old life with him, it’s time to start living your new life.
Let’s look at that verse again. It says, “Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Look closely. When you put your faith in Jesus you’re starting a whole new life in him.
The Bible also says that you “died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.” (Romans 6:4)
So, what’s the secret to living this new life? If you want your life to matter, you must live it for God’s glory!
Our past is such a mess because we lived it for our own glory instead of God’s. It’s time to make a shift. Live for God!
Your faith affects your future.
When I say future, I don’t just mean tomorrow. I mean eternity. This life isn’t all there is. You know this.
The Bible says, “The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
God doesn’t tell us that just to fill words on a page. He’s letting us know the reality so we can start living for eternity now.
Your faith is an eternal decision. And, if you want your life to matter, live it for eternity.
Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.” (John 5:24)
Your faith affects your past, present, and future. All because of Jesus. No DeLorean needed.
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