“And put on the new nature (the regenerate self) created in God’s image. [Godlike] in true righteousness and holiness.”  Ephesians 4:24 (AMP)

When you wake up in the morning the first thing you do after washing up is put your clothes on. Have you ever had an experience where your clothes just came on you without you or someone else putting them on you? Of course not. Well, the same holds true with the new regenerated life and nature you received when you received Christ Jesus as Lord and Savior. You have to purposely put on your new nature by purposely living a life that glorifies God. This is done, by not responding or being motivated by your old sinful ways of living, habits, and ways that enslaved you once before Christ was the head of your life.

Do you find it difficult to walk in true holiness? Do old habits cause you to consistently stumble and fall spiritually? Today’s text reveals that as a believer you have already been recreated into God’s nature and image. It’s natural to live your life motivated by what’s comfortable and familiar, but you have to truly discipline yourself to put on the new man who lives after God.

As you begin your day, keep your mind focused on how God’s Word says you should live. Be a student of the Bible so you can have knowledge of how God has empowered you to live as one of His born-again children. That’s the only way to really know what your new nature truly looks like. Now is the time to put on the new man.