Romans 12:2, “And
be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing
of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Do not live
according to the custom or pattern of this current age. We cannot
follow the example of the world community and expect to draw near to
God. The customs and behavior of our world system are repulsive to
God. His command is, “Be ye holy; for I am holy” 1 Peter 1:16.
And again in 2 Cor. 2:16, “And what agreement hath the temple of
God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath
said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be
their God, and they shall be my people. 17Wherefore come out
from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not
the unclean thing; and I will receive you,..”
Our standard is
God's standard as modeled in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.
Jesus became the new template, the new and better way and He
delivered the plan in person. He became the living example through
which those desiring God are transformed and enter into a living
personal relationship with Him.
This transformation
is initiated by the renewing of the mind. The Word states, “Let
this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” Phil. 2:5.
Have the mind of Christ rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation and
continuing instant in prayer. Walk in this life in Divine communion
with the Father having continual access to His strength, power,
wisdom and deliverance. We cannot think like the world thinks and
walk like the world walks and expect to be a citizen of the Kingdom
of God. That is why we must experience a change in our temporal
mindset, a spiritual transformation brought about by the Holy Ghost
in response to our obedience and submission to Him. Thereby, we are
restored to a level of communion that Adam experienced in the garden
before his sin. We are regenerated by the Holy Spirit to walk in
intimate, holy and unrestrained relationship with God.
The result of our
intimate union with God is to know His perfect will for our life. God
has a good, acceptable and perfect will for each life He has created.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end”
Jer. 29:11. The reason many
people never fully understand and experience God's plan for them is
they lack that intimacy with God. Because of the mercy and grace of
the cross, God will meet us where we are. The redemptive power of
Jesus' blood will reach into the deepest darkness to rescue anyone,
anywhere. But, we must be willing by the Holy Spirit to leave the
darkness behind and step fully into the illuminating power of His
Word. By embracing His Truth and walking in obedience the door is
thrown fully open for intimate communion and revelation to “prove
what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Thank you Jesus!!!
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