TRANSFORMATION

“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the LORD.”

2 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV)

 

One of the assignments of grace in the life of those who believe in Jesus is to bring about a positive transformation of their lives, aligning it with the very image of Jesus Christ.

 

The image of Jesus Christ is not a Christian cliché; it is defined as the life realities of Jesus Christ. It is God’s desire for us to possess the life realities of Jesus. Scripture says, “As he is so are we in this world.” Hallelujah! This is the blueprint of God’s intention for us.

 

When we possess the life realities of Jesus, our limitations will cease to exist; our weaknesses will cease to exist; our challenges will cease to exist. We can in a practical way experience the life of Jesus. This is the idea about redemption. God chose one man called Jesus to represent humanity in all the experiences that befell him.

 

When Jesus died on the cross it was humanity dying on the cross, when he rose from the dead it was humanity rising from the dead, when he was glorified possessing dominion, glory, honour and wealth, it was humanity coming into that estate.

 

Our opening scripture lets us know how we can possess the life realities of Jesus. The glass talked about is the word of God, the open face that is required is an openness of mind. As we look into God’s word, we will see the glory of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in us takes it upon himself to transform our lives into what we’ve seen of Jesus.