We are all in need of transformation. The world and the people continue to become more evil and selfish, and the only hope for this world is for believers to be transformed by the power of God! Our transformation is a sign to a lost and dark world that true change is possible, and there is hope for humanity!
Just as a butterfly when it is in the cocoon, is not a pretty sight, we are not attractive in our old nature! Our true beauty comes when we are free from the bondages of our old man. We can’t choose to remain in the cocoon of old nature and resist the transformation that God has purposed in our lives. If we claim to we know Christ, then we must be willing to change!
When we finally see a butterfly losing its cocoon and starts flying, we are delighted and amazed at its beauty. So it is with the people of God who are willing to go through His process to be transformed into His image.
Transformation is one of the conditions of experiencing abundant life. If we follow the patterns of this world, we cannot expect to have an overcoming life. The more we fashion our lives after God’s pattern, the more genuinely we are transformed, and others get to see and taste the image of Christ in our lives!
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
We need transformation in different areas of our lives:
Our spirit man
Our spirit man comes to life at the moment of becoming born again and receiving the gift of salvation. This is foundational to change. Once our spirit man comes alive, it has the opportunity to grow and become strong. In the past our soul and body ruled our lives.
God’s grace has the opportunity to work in a born again believer because of our relationship with Him. We are now empowered to be yielded. The stronger the spirit, the greater capacity to be yielded to His direction. When the spirit is in charge, the soul and the body must take orders and follow the leading of the spirit rather than rule over it. This transformation occurs through accepting Truth, obedience, and yielding to the Holy Spirit.
I will continue with this subject in the next devotional.
