https://odb.org/MY/2022/06/16/new-dna
I think today’s ODB life example of a bone marrow transplant patient’s DNA is a perfect illustration of what happens to us when we accept Christ. I have verified this and the truth is that once someone takes a bone marrow transplant, he will exhibit the DNA of both himself and that of his donor. He will thus have dual DNA or even the DNA of his donor. I guess the reason is that our DNA is produced by our bone marrow.
Thus when we accept Christ, we are now a new creation in Christ. Physically we are the same but spiritually our spirit has been awakened and we now have Christ in us. We are a new creation, our old self is gone in the sense that we may now overcome our old habits and behavioural traits that make us selfish to become selfless in Christ. Instead of only thinking of ourselves, we now think of others in our actions and decisions. We care for others as much as we care for ourselves. We are willing to give away our money and use our time and talents to bless others as we know our purpose in life is to be a blessing to others and not to keep or hoard things for ourselves only. Our mission in life has now changed to be a blessing to our neighbour. We live for God and His plans and purposes for our lives. We no longer live to only achieve our own plans and ambitions. In everything we do, in all decisions we make, we pray and consult God on what’s best for Him and His kingdom.
The reality however is that like the bone transplant patient, our DNA will always remain with us. As much as accepting Christ makes us a new creation, our old self is still present with us. We need to constantly influence and transform our old self so that our new self in Christ will always dictate our lives. In fact not only make our old self conform to our new self in Christ but transform our old self into our new self in Christ! It will take time but it is possible with Christ strengthening us by the power of the Holy Spirit as we immerse ourselves in prayer and reading of His Word and dedicate our lives to serving God in ministry for His kingdom! It’s a constant and daily affair – never give up on this transformation from within us!
Ronnie's Thoughts 