Base text: Revelation 21:5
“Then He who sat on the throne said, ‘Behold, I make all things new.’ And He said to me, ‘Write, for these words are true and faithful.’”
1. God Is the Author of Transformation
In Revelation 21:5, God makes a powerful declaration: He makes all things new. This promise points to the future restoration of all creation, but it also reveals a spiritual truth we experience today: God transforms lives.
God’s work is not superficial. He changes:
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Bad habits
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Thoughts and attitudes
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Character
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Our way of seeing life
When we surrender to Him, we are transformed by His power and by the work of the Holy Spirit.
2. God Changes Our Inner Being
True transformation begins from the inside out.
Verses about change and transformation:
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2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” -
Romans 12:2
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...” -
Ezekiel 36:26
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you...” -
Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me...” -
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
These verses show that God not only forgives but renews, restores, and transforms the whole person.
3. Visible Transformation: Miracles of Jesus
Jesus’ ministry was marked by miracles that completely changed people’s condition—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
3.1 The Gadarene Demoniac
📖 Mark 5:1–15
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Before: Living among the tombs, bound with chains, violent and rejected.
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After: Clothed, in his right mind, and desiring to follow Jesus.
👉 Jesus transformed a man dominated by darkness into a restored and free person.
3.2 The Woman with the Issue of Blood
📖 Mark 5:25–34
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Before: Twelve years sick, considered unclean, isolated, and hopeless.
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After: Healed, restored, and called “daughter” by Jesus.
👉 Beyond physical healing, she received emotional and spiritual restoration.
3.3 Blind Bartimaeus
📖 Mark 10:46–52
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Before: Blind, a beggar, and marginalized.
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Afterward, he regained his sight and followed Jesus on the road.
👉 Those who truly encounter Jesus never remain the same.
3.4 The Paralytic at Capernaum
📖 Mark 2:1–12
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Before: Paralyzed and dependent on others.
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After: Forgiven, healed, and walking.
Jesus healed the soul first, then the body.
3.5 Zacchaeus – Transformation of Character
Luke 19:1–10
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Before: A corrupt tax collector, rejected by society.
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After: Repentant, generous, and transformed.
True transformation is also revealed in character and behavior.
4. Application to Our Lives
The same Jesus who transformed lives in the past continues to work today.
He:
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Breaks addictions
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Restores relationships
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Heals inner wounds
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Gives new purpose
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Renews the mind and heart
When we surrender our lives to Him, the old is left behind, and the new begins.
5. Conclusion
Revelation 21:5 is not only a future promise but a present reality for those who are in Christ.
The God who will create new heavens and a new earth is the same God who makes new lives today.
God does not repair old stories; He makes everything new.
Let's pray
Lord, our God and Father,
we thank You because You are the God who makes all things new.
We confess that many times we carry habits, thoughts, and attitudes that do not please You.
Therefore, we ask You to transform us by Your power.
Renew our minds, change our hearts, and shape our character according to Your will.
Just as Jesus transformed lives, heal us inside and out.
May the old pass away, and may the new life in Christ be evident in us every day.
We trust in Your Word, for it is true and faithful.
By faith, we receive the transformation that comes from You.
In Jesus’ name, amen.
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