Transformation

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Published on November 16, 2004 By jrev In Religion

2 Corinthians 5:17 "What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun."

What does this mean to me? Plenty. Only because it's something I already know. But something I haven't yet come to full grips with. Maybe I can't yet FULLY LET GO of the desires of this world. Maybe it doesn't really matter to me. Or maybe I'm just too selfish. Whatever it is, I'm still learning. I'm still living. I haven't yet accepted Christ's true death. His true sacrifice.

I need to be shaken.

Jesus Christ . Shake me.

It's been an interesting last couple of days.

There IS something stirring.

AGAIN.

I know I'm moving. Only because in the past, I've wanted to move faster. Wanted to be at a certain level in my faith.

THAT'S WHY I HAVEN'T MATURED.

I was still living for my ambitions. For my goals.

I never let God take control and give me the power to be patient in His work in me. It was always my work for myself.

I have faith that you will restore me again.

I have faith that you can change my brokenness.

I have faith that you are who you are.

I am nothing but 'someone to be moulded'.

Transform me.

Comments

getrealwithgod

on Jan 22, 2005

The term translated born again in John 3:3 is gennao anothen; a greek term meaning receive new life. That's what this verse is talking about. There's a brand new you on the inside crying to be released someday. Unfortuanately the new you has still got to deal with the old you. Have you heard the story about the farmer who had 2 dogs; one that he loved a lot, & one that he couldn't stand. He fed the dog he loved, but nearly starved the other dog to death. A lot of teachers use this as an analogy to illustrate thepoint that if the dogs get in a fight, the one who's getting fed will win. The reality is the starving dog will kill the other one just to get something to eat when he gets hungry enough, if he can get to him before he gets too weak to fight.

On a more serious note, if you're feeding the old man more than you're feeding the new man, then the old man will get the upper hand. In the course of the average day, how much time are you dedicating to spiritual pursuits?

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