A transformational word is a word that becomes so alive to
us that it radically impacts our life and the lives of those around us. Our
lives are filled with words but not transformational words. Spiritual pollution
robs us of our strength and God-ordained life of victory. While the Scribes and
Pharisees spoke from a knowledge basis, Jesus spoke with authority a
transformational word and wants to empower us with the same authority.
Transformational authority begins with a radical change in
how we think. Proverbs 23:7 says, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
The Apostle Paul exhorts us in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world,
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” We cannot continue to allow
the world to indoctrinate us through the media and expect spiritual
transformation. Sunday morning service alone will not produce
transformation. We need a radical
transformation in thought consumption.
As you enter the New Year, purposefully carve out some time
to spend with God. This time with God does not come easily or naturally but
initially requires personal discipline. Hearing the world is easy. Hearing God
requires developing a mind that can receive the things of God. Mental
transformation comes with not just knowing the Word of God, but also coming
into revelation knowledge of the Word that produces a change in our perception
and our actions. When the Holy Spirit turns the light on the Word and brings
true revelation, it will radically change your life. Spiritual revelation comes
through focusing on and meditating on the Word to allow it to trickle down from
your mind into your spirit.
As God becomes a greater part of your life, you will find
new energy and life flowing from your spirit. Your fulfillment will not come
from your performance, appearance, or what others think of you. You will find a
new level of love, joy, peace and patience in your life that will be
astounding. This new life will not come by your effort but will flow out of
your growing relationship with God, the author and sustainer of life, and life
more abundantly.
This transformed mind will enable you to discern what is
good and evil. Paul goes on to say in Romans 12:2 that with this renewed mind
you will ”prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” You
will begin to see things as God sees them and respond in faith and confidence
as Christ did when He walked on the face of the earth. God is not depressed by
world conditions because He has overcome, and He wants us to overcome. We need
to quit listening to the pundits of the world and allow the Holy Spirit by the
Word to renew our mind so that we have the mind of Christ.
May you be encouraged today to launch out on a journey of transformation
in 2014.
Andy Clark
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