I read Romans 12 today to renew my mind, and it was if cataracts were removed from my eyes. I am reminded again why Satan desires to separate us from the Word, as it is our only offense against him. Since Satan is considered the God of this age (2 Cor. 4:4), it is no wonder that the current mind set seen in the ideals, opinions, goals, hopes, and views of the majority of people are a reflection of Him. It is this world system that he has used to blind me of the things of the true God. Sadly I have formed a clinical addiction to a number of things that are against Him. This happened because I neglected spending any time with God, and when man is left to himself he follows the system of this world , deeping his state of moral darkness. I thank God that He has put in me the desire to read His Word again and be reminded of this. Romans 12:2 reminds me that the “renewing of your mind” (eph. 5:18) is a supernatural process where the Holy Spirit literally transforms our thinking through consistent study and meditation. The best comparison I can think of to understand this transformation process is when we wake up each morning and look in a mirror and take a shower. Forgive the flawed analogy, but what if Satan was able to distract us from this step every morning? Can you imagine in just a week what a state we would be in? The problem is we would not recognize this since we were no longer looking in the mirror. Scripture lets us see ourselves for what we really look like (not just what we think we look like in our minds eye) and the other disciplines allow us to clean (sanctify) our self so that we may be clean. It’s time I get back to bathing (Spiritual disciplines). Thanks God for this reminder!
1 comment:
Nate,
I haven't spoken with you in quite a long time but wanted to say thanks for such an insighful and honest post. It was encouraging to me and a reminder that no one walks alone in our faith journeys. hope you're doing well
Marc
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