A Fresh Start in Christ

Forgiveness isn’t just about dealing with the past—it’s about stepping into and imagining a new future. When we accept God’s forgiveness, we aren’t just cleaned up versions of our old selves. We are made new–afresh!

Matthew’s transformation in The Chosen is a perfect example. He doesn’t just receive grace; he embraces a whole new identity–in Jesus Christ! The man once defined by greed and shame becomes a disciple of Jesus, a witness to His miracles, and eventually, the writer of the Gospel of Matthew. His story reminds us that God doesn’t just forgive us—He redeems us for a purpose.

2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” That means your past mistakes don’t define you. Your failures don’t determine your future. God’s grace gives you a fresh start.

What would your life look like if you truly embraced God’s forgiveness? What if you stopped carrying guilt and stepped into the freedom He offers? Today, make a declaration: I am forgiven. I am made new. I am walking forward in grace.

P.S. Are you enjoying this journey with Matthew? Your own character might even resemble his. Care to find out? Take our The Chosen 'Test of Character' and journey for a while with the character you have the most in common with.