Tuesday October 17
Bible Reading: Rom. 12: 1 - 2
Topic: Renew Your Mind
The first two verses of
Romans Chapter Twelve categorically state the need for every Christian to look
into the mirror and re-examine themselves to see whether they are in line with
God's Will and Pattern.
Surprisingly, we find
ourselves in a dilemma whereby the Church is becoming more worldly and the
world is becoming more churchy.
Many today have decided to
conform to the world's ways than to seek God's Way. They want to be recognized
in the Society rather than know the Will of God for them.
Indeed there is a problem.
In response to the ugly
situation, Paul pleaded with the brethren to renew their minds for the sake of
the Gospel. According to him, there are four cardinal steps to take to
accomplish this
First - we are to present
our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God
Second - we are to avoid
conforming to the world's ways (v. 2)
Third - we are to renew
our minds and therefore change our ways (v. 2)
Fourth - we are to prove
that we belong to God by doing His Will (v. 2)
In other words, we are to
lovingly and totally surrender to God.
Prayer
Gracious Lord, cause my
heart to be set on the things above and not on things on earth, Amen.
Memory Verse Rom. 12: 2
"And be not conformed
to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your minds; that ye may
prove what is that Good and Acceptable and Perfect, Will of God."
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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