Becoming unrecognizable
The journey of faith needs to make us unrecognizable.
This does not mean forcing ourselves to look like something we are not, but truly being transformed.
Processes
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Nothing changes who God is; no situation or person holds such power. But nothing remains the same wherever God passes.
His presence needs to kill who you are so that you become more and more like Him.
At times, we try to change the Lord without realizing it. We want to teach Him how to do something, aligning His desires with ours, not the other way around. The problem is that this frustrates us and keeps us away from our promises because we are the ones who need change and direction.
Change hurts; the refinement process is painful at some points. We need to let go of who we are used to being. And the secret to getting through all this stronger is to focus on who we will become while walking with Christ.
Transformable
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:2
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It is not possible to have unshakable faith without facing challenges that usually shake us and teach us to stand firm. God’s purpose crushes and breaks our “self.” Everything we are accustomed to being, the way we typically act, is destroyed so that He can grow in us and truly transform us.
Walking with God must result in a change within us, leading us to distance ourselves from certain places and people, altering our attitudes.
Change has already instilled a feeling of shame in me, as if there were reasons for embarrassment in changing, which makes us afraid of being mocked by people from our past.
Delivery and change
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11
Don’t be ashamed to walk with Christ; don’t deny everything He has done for you and in you. It is a reason for joy to show everyone what God has done in your life. This transformation needs to be real, generating a feeling of achievement and relief, of being found and loved by God.
You are chosen every day by Him; choose to be with Him every day too. Your change can influence many people around you, awakening their interest in seeking this truth as well.
The Gospel must generate a transformation that makes you unrecognizable, and for this to be possible, you need to give everything and be completely available for God’s move.
He has much more for you than the place you are or dream of reaching!
by
Rapha Abreu
Rapha Abreu é Jornalista e Produtora cultural, e faz parte da equipe de marketing, redação e produção de conteúdo da Mr. Rocco.
