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“"Transformation is a Holy makeover "”

Thoughts for Today:

God created us to be more than we are -- He created us to become like Jesus. The problem is we can't do it on our own. (Romans 3:11: "There is no one righteous, not even one, there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.") Therefore, the only reason we are able to see the Lord is because, by His Grace (when we accepted His Son as our Lord and Savior), He lifted the veil from our eyes. We can now "contemplate" His glory. And as we do so, we are changed. But not by a religious ritual or practice. Change comes by a Person -- Jesus Christ.

In our passage today, Paul tells us that transformation comes when we contemplate Jesus. How? By spending time with Him, learning about Him, and worshiping Him. It is by looking at Him that we become like Him. Gradually, piece-by-piece, we die to our old self and fleshly desire. As a result, He is able to live more fully in us through the Holy Spirit. When we spend our time in the Scriptures, coming together for Bible study and fellowship, and singing songs and hymns of praise and adoration, we find that it is by being with Him we become more like Him!

It is simply amazing how God can change our lives. The rude become meek, the shy and fearful become courageous, the selfish or greedy become generous, and the depressed and anxious are filled with joy and peace. It is impossible to be in the presence of Jesus and not be changed. And this process of growth and change will continue throughout our lives, provided we focus our attention more on Jesus, and less on our selves.

Questions to Ponder:

Transformation is a Holy makeover. It is by the process of growing that we are transformed into the image of Christ and leave our old selves behind. (2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.") Has your growth become stunted? How much time do you spend with Jesus? How much time do you spend in worldly concerns and preoccupations? To whom are you becoming conformed, Jesus or the world?

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.