Think again: Transformed into His image
Think again: Transformed into His image
2 Corinthians 3:18 New King James Version
18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Transformed-the idea is not simply changing behavior, improving habits, or modifying our appearance. It speaks of a profound transformation.
Three truths:
- Transformation is an ongoing process.
- Transformation happens as we behold the glory of Christ.
- The goal is becoming more like Christ.
On the potter’s wheel:
18 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying: 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make.
5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 6 “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?” says the Lord. “Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!
Romans 9:20-21
20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor?
The Potter’s Process:
- Selecting the clay-God has a purpose for you.
Ephesians 2:10
10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
- Preparing the clay-God removes impurities. Stones and unwanted materials must be removed.
Psalm 51:10
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
- Kneading the clay-God develops your character. Pressure and working the clay for shaping.
James 1:2-4 New King James Version
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
- Adding water-keeping the clay pliable. Water softens the clay and makes it responsive to the potter’s hands.
Ezekiel 36:26
26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
- The refining fire-God’s strengthens us by fire.
Malachi 3:2-3
2 “But who can endure the day of His coming?
And who can stand when He appears?
For He is like a refiner’s fire
And like launderers’ soap.
3 He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver;
He will purify the sons of Levi,
And [a]purge them as gold and silver,
That they may offer to the Lord
An offering in righteousness.
- He puts you on the shelf-waiting on God
Isaiah 40:31
31 But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.
- God uses you for His purpose.
2 Timothy 2:21
21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, [a]sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
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