Transformation

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"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect." - Romans 12:2

Paul is encouraging transformation for the Romans.  Transformation, literally to be formed around... to be formed around the renewing of your minds that you might discern the will of God.  God's will is different from the world, God's will desires life not death, light, not darkness.  This week in the life of the church we celebrate Epiphany, which means revealing or manifestation.

God reveals God's purposes to the world in baby Jesus.  These purposes are love, redemption, salvation, transformation.  The world doesn't get the final say, God does.  Transformation is more than a head game, it's a life action.  When you've encountered God and God's revelation, you can't ever be the same again.  God does not leave you as you came, you're always different, always being transformed into a lover, a liver, a transformer.  Trust in the transformation, live into the tension; and get ready to never be the same again!

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