“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
Clarity of mindset and not minds of cottonwool are called for. We are called to have the mind of Christ. In the world there are barriers, walls built up by negativity that stems from the enemy but we have power to break those down and thus liberate the feet of Jesus to dance in to renew and transform.
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,”
Victory is on God’s side but the enemy blinds many eyes to see that what already exists in truth in heaven may also materialise on earth when we keep looking up to see. We are not defeated.
We set our hearts and minds like flint and push against the current that is going against the flow of the kingdom.
As one on our own it seems hard but as many who link arms and stand firm with one mindset we can change the flow.
Christ’s freedom not the enemy’s strongholds has power to Transform the new way from desolate to fruitful. The minds battles can be broken through to see the victory and not the challenge.
“making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.”
God has always known the beginning and the end. God has always Himself and through Jesus, modelled the wisdom we need to being the foundation of our mindset.
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”
We are not only followers but leaders. Submitted to see as God sees and do as He does and have a kingdom perspective.
We therefore bring His restoration and healing to others. We claim freedom and reclaim territory. We break off lies and speak out truths. We expose and vanquish darkness with light.
All truth comes together as the battle has been won and so we are assured of victory. We are liberated in Christ by truth.
The illustration shows the feet of Jesus liberated to walk where our mindset is Christ’s bringing freedom and emanating light to push back the darkness.
Four Scriptures that come to mind:
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 ESV
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,”. 2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV
“making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.” Ephesians 1:9-10 ESV
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9 ESV
The song Christ in Me. Jeremy Camp
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