Thursday, March 24, 2016
“The Transformed Life”
by Dona Hake
Today I am going to share from my notes from our worship service this past Sunday. My husband shared from Romans 12:1-2, and it was such a blessing! Let us look at that portion of scripture…
Romans 12:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Dedicated Service
“Therefore I urge you, [b]brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be[c]transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].”
Let us understand, and we need to understand it well that we cannot grow in the things of the Lord yet hold on to worldly thinking. We not only need to renew our minds but we need to devote our hearts. Every day it would be a good thing for us to confess before the Lord our desire for a devoted and undivided heart. May we ponder today how the Lord desires that we seek to be transformed and so so we can be progressively changed as we renew our minds with His precious Word.
May we also ask Him for the help of the Holy Spirit to strengthen us and keep us enlightened that we can truly see throughout our day that our heart is staying fully devoted to Him in all our behavior and decision making. Colossians 3:1 speaks to us that if we are raised with Christ we need to seek things above. Paul encouraged us to put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, and meekness. Today I encourage you with this Word to let God’s Word have it’s home within you, dwelling in your heart and renewing your mind therefore permeating every aspect of your being!
Colossians 3:1-4. Easy to read version
“You were raised from death with Christ.
“You were raised from death with Christ.
So live for what is in heaven, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God.
Think only about what is up there, not what is here on earth.
Your old self has died, and your new life is kept with Christ in God.
Think only about what is up there, not what is here on earth.
Your old self has died, and your new life is kept with Christ in God.
Yes, Christ is now your life, and when he comes again, you will share in his glory.”