Transformed

If it's true that Jesus came and died on the cross to save us, then we have a major debt. We can't keep living the same way we've always lived, we at least owe Him that right? Paul actually says that we should stop trying to imitate the world and be 'transformed' into something new. Sounds exciting, but what does that really look like?

It's not exactly Optimus Prime kind of stuff, but truth be told it will have more impact on the world if we actually live it out! We are supposed to take an honest look at ourselves, not being conceited. We should figure out what our gifts are and use those to the glory of God. God doesn't want everyone to be a preacher, but if that is your gift you better use it! If your gift is serving, teaching, encouraging, whatever it is God can and wants to use you to do great things!

Here is where it gets hard. It says "Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them." It is hard to love some people. But the truth is Jesus died for everyone, and I am just as much of a sinner as the next person. It is my job to love people. It is actually counterintuitive. How can you really love someone if it is your job to love them? Is it really love? That is where the transformation has to take place. Only Jesus can change your heart. When we love people, we take care of them, we celebrate with them, we cry with them, we welcome them even when it is inconvenient. Only after we have been transformed can we get rid of the urge to seek revenge and give that to God.

We are supposed to do our best to live at peace with everyone. Easier said than done right? This transformation is a daily process. It is a daily decision to live for Jesus. Simple, but not easy.

Enjoy the Journey