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Transformation By Theresa Skinner
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ccording to Merriam-Webster dictionary, transformation is defined as an act, process, or instance of being transformed. However, the bible’s meaning of transformation, “change or renewal from a life that no longer conforms to the ways of the world to one that pleases God”. Romans 12:2 explains it this way, this is an accomplished by the renewing of our minds, an inward spiritual transformation that will manifest itself in outward actions. We can view transformation as a need or as a want, I desire both. I long for the manifestation of both equally divided in my life. Ephesians 4:13-15 Paul states “until we all attain to the unity of faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no longer children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking
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the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.” I believe Paul is saying Believers need to come to a spiritual maturity and be more like Christ. According to the explained knowing Jesus, its about the finished work of Jesus and the progressive sanctification. The biblical meaning of sanctification is to set apart. The way I view transformation is seeing a flower seed change into a beautiful flower, an infant growing into adulthood or a head of black hair changing into a head of beautiful gray hair. It’s a process from beginning to end. When God starts something in us, He means to bring it to completion, God never starts the process and then abandons it. Although it is a painful progression, the result is worth the wait. Looking back over my life and the pain of living out the abandonment, rejection and lack of love the enemy tried to kill me years
