Transforming Through the Word: A Journey into Faith and Understanding

Transforming Through the Word: A Journey into Faith and Understanding

October 26

On a rainy night, I found myself in deep meditation, contemplating a scripture that had been profoundly resonating with me, Romans 12:2. This scripture urges us not to conform to the ways of the world but to undergo a transformation through the renewal of our minds, allowing us to discern God's good, perfect, and acceptable will.

The notion of transformation through the renewal of the mind left me captivated. I pondered on how to renew my mind with the Word of God, and this line of thought led me to the book of John, specifically John 1:13-16. This passage affirmed that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. It emphasized that as we meditate upon the Word, it becomes an integral part of us, paving the way for our transformation into the will of God. The profundity of this concept left me in awe.

As I delved further into my contemplation, my thoughts turned to the significance of clouds. Often symbolizing confusion and uncertainty in life, they mirror the chaos that existed before creation. In the beginning, the world was a formless void, shrouded in water. The Holy Spirit, as described in Genesis 1:2, hovered over the face of the deep, awaiting the creative word of God. When God spoke, "Let there be light," it marked the birth of order and separation, setting the stage for everything we see today. We, too, came into existence through God's word. Indeed, all things are held together by the Word of God (Colossians 1:17, Hebrews 1:3).

Hebrews 11:3 reaffirms this, declaring that "through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God." It was evident that the Word held tremendous power. Reflecting on John 1:1-3, I was reminded that the Word was not only with God but was God Himself, the Creator of all things.

For believers, our prayer language may seem like mere babbling to the world, yet it signifies an intimate form of angelic communication. This process, as highlighted in Jude, builds up our most holy faith and is closely associated with the Word of God (Jude 1:20). Romans 10:17 further confirms that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God, as we transition from faith to faith and from glory to glory, continually growing in our spiritual journey.

Our transformation involves becoming more like the divine cloud, often concealed from the human eye. However, as we accept Jesus, our vision becomes clearer, and our understanding deepens. Becoming more cloud-like, we gain insight into the mysteries of the world. Jesus' ability to perform miracles, such as walking on water and turning water into wine, stems from His embodiment of the Word of God. When we receive Jesus, we gain the power to become the sons of God, growing into the image of the Word and fulfilling God's purpose (John 1:12).

The world itself yearns for the manifestation of the children of God. Romans 8:22 confirms that the world groans and mourns in anticipation of this divine revelation, with an inherent desire for the sons of God to manifest the extraordinary in the ordinary. To achieve this, I believe, we must utilize our prayer language and speak the Word of God, internalizing it to become more like Him. We can submit ourselves to God and ask Him to use us, guiding us in His purpose. This transformation is akin to a caterpillar in a cocoon becoming a butterfly, evolving in our spirit, soul, and body.

Our spirit is already perfect, but our soul requires salvation and transformation through the Word of God. This is a continuous, daily process, as long as we reside on Earth. Nevertheless, when we pass away, our soul will transition into that perfect state where our spirit resides if we have the Word of God (Jesus) within us.

I believe that this transformation starts in our current lives, for we are seated in heavenly places with Christ Jesus. As we meditate on the Word, speak it, and believe it, we move closer to this realization. Perhaps this was the fate of Enoch, who disappeared into the cloud, becoming one with God and experiencing divine translation because he pleased Him. God delights in our faith, even a small amount of faith can produce remarkable changes in our lives.

In conclusion, the transformative power of the Word is evident in our journey as believers. By renewing our minds with the Word of God, we become more like God, allowing us to walk in faith and manifest His will on Earth. As we meditate, speak, and internalize the Word, we grow in our understanding and draw closer to God. Just as Enoch pleased God with his faith, we too can experience divine transformation and translation, manifesting the miraculous in our lives in the here and now and eventually we will join Enoch in that ultimate transformative state.