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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