The Power To Change.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people.” Matt. 5:13.

A former bank executive was in a meeting where someone  attacked a missionary. This former bank executive, a Jewish gentleman, asked if he might say a few words. “A few years ago," he began, "my bank sent me to make some studies of a place in Puerto Rico. It was the worst, the dirtiest city imaginable. It was a real hell. Two years ago I went back to that same city, it was entirely new. The change was unbelievable. The houses, the streets were all so clean. The taverns had gone out of existence! What had happened, I wondered. Did they elect a new mayor? Was the place invaded by new educators? No. A Christian missionary had come to work among them and teach them about Christ. I went and found this missionary and gave him a generous gift for his work. I saw with my own eyes what Christ can do in just a short time." Allowing Christ into your life can bring profound transformation, with many experiencing positive shifts in perspective, peace, and purpose. 

If all Christ brought into your life is change of denomination then you have an incomplete experience. Welcoming Christ is described as receiving a new nature, where the Holy Spirit transforms your character from the inside out, replacing old habits with fruits of the spirit like love, joy, and peace. He can replace anxiety, stress, and fear with a profound sense of inner calm. This is peace that is not dependent on circumstances, but rather on His promise to be with you. By aligning your life with its Creator, you can discover your spiritual gifts and understand your purpose. Christ offers clear instruction, guiding you in the way you should go. Christ can heal emotional and spiritual brokenness, allowing you to cast your heavy burdens upon Him and experience rest. When you face trials or temptations, He can provide the strength to endure or a "way to escape," enabling you to bear burdens that seem too heavy to carry alone.

Christ transforms believers into agents of change—individuals who positively impact their communities and environments for the kingdom of God. I’m sure you want to be a change agent.

Internal transformation happens through meditation on the Word and prayer. It changes your attitudes, because Jesus prefers a changed person compared to a changed method. Christ turns believers into change agents by calling them to live a life of selfless service and love, which creates an opportunity to influence others. By doing good, such as caring for the poor, helping the oppressed, and acting with integrity, believers demonstrate God's transformative love, challenging the selfishness of the world. These actions, done with compassion, serve as a testament to God's power, drawing others toward Him and fostering a new "normal" of love and righteousness. Selah!

FURTHER READING:

“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with each other.” Mark. 9:50.

“In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven.” Matt. 5:16.

DECLARATION: 

Dear Abba Father, I thank You for the gift of life and the privilege of salvation. Lord, I surrender my will to You, asking for a renewed mind that rejects worldly patterns for divine truth. Grant me Your perspective to see the needs around me, the wisdom to discern Your will, and the courage to act with righteousness, compassion, and justice. Holy Spirit; ignite a passion in me to be a 'Nehemiah' for this generation—not merely observing brokenness, but actively rebuilding, free from apathy in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

2 Chron. 22:1-12.

2 Chron. 23:1-21.

2 Chron. 24:1-27.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY:

“New Methods Don't Change The World, Changed Lives Do.”