“And all of us, as with unveiled face, [because we] continued to behold [in the Word of God] as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are constantly being transfigured into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another; [for this comes] from the Lord [Who is] the Spirit.”
2 Corinthians 3:18 AMP
My goal this week is for us to change the way we think , renewing our minds by the word of God. Taking on a new way of thinking, a grace filled way of thinking that will produce permanent success in this life and afterwards.
In this world we live in , everything around us is measured by external appearance ; what job you have , how much in your bank account , what you drive or wear , how you look , what color or race you are and all these superficial attributes about human beings which perish in the end.
The danger with this is not just how other people will look at you considering these external factors but that many of us are considering our worth by looking at these things. So many feel small , worthless and below the mark of success because of how it looks externally. I want you to look at a scripture that changed how I looked at myself and others.
“Consequently, from now on we estimate and regard no one from a [purely] human point of view [in terms of natural standards of value]. [No] even though we once did estimate Christ from a human viewpoint and as a man, yet now [we have such knowledge of Him that] we know Him no longer [in terms of the flesh].”
2 Corinthians 5:16 AMP
This changed my life. Can you consider yourself beyond what you see around you. Can you consider others beyond how they look or what they do. That's what God does and as His children we can do the same. This is my number one key to enriching my relationships at work , family , even with my fiancé . I have learnt to look beyond what eyes can see. Those are the eyes of love.
Did you know that you have never looked at your face with your own eyes? I know this shocks a lot of people. Yes , you only know your face from the mirror or pictures (selfies). By the way , I am considering getting a selfie stick😀. You have believed the mirror that what you see is how your face looks.
In that very same way , the word of God is the mirror of your spirit , the reflection of the real you. Our opening scripture says it ; as we look in the word of God as in a mirror. James says the person who doesn't do the word is like one who looks in a mirror(word) and forgets what he looks like. James 1:22-25 .
As we keep looking in this mirror of the word , we are changed ; everything about us externally begins to conform to what is in the mirror by God's Spirit. We don't have to struggle to do , we have to look and accept that we are what God says we are. This is the meaning of grace.
The most important thing about grace is not what we receive or achieve but who we become as we receive it daily. Look at how much you have changed , your hatred towards others is gone , you are now kind all the times , now you're praying for others , now you're loving those who hate you . Your life is taking on a new meaning😊
Prayer : Lord Jesus I thank you for your grace abundantly poured towards me. I thank you that nothing that is required of me in outside me. I give you praise that I am your masterpiece , I am wonderfully and fearfully made , I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus , I am more than a conqueror in all things, I am loved by God. Yes , Lord Jesus , as you are , so am I in this world. Thank you Father God for your love in Jesus name I pray amen😀😀
Further reading :
Ephesians 2:10
2 Corinthians 5:17
Psalm 139:14
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