RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL THE EXCELLENCE OF THE NEW MAN IN CHRIST THURSDAY, JANUARY 22ND 2026 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him (Colossians 3:10). PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME When you were born again, you were recreated in righteousness and true holiness. You’re not a “forgiven sinner” but a brand-new creature, made in the image and likeness of God. Colossians 1:22 describes you as holy, unblameable and unreproveable in the sight of God. In other words, there’s nothing for God to accuse you of or find fault with; He holds absolutely nothing against you. Furthermore, this new man thinks, talks, and acts like God. He’s God’s excellent handiwork: “For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in ...