Spirit Life Church-MN

“Who I was is not who I am”

3 ways God transforms us

1- the power of His presence

Exodus 11:3 NLT “Now the Lord had caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the people of Israel. And Moses was considered a very great man in the land of Egypt, respected by Pharaoh’s officials and the Egyptian people alike.”

In the presence of God and by the voice of God we learn our identity.

Mathew 17:5 ESV “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”

2-the power of His Word

Romans 12:2 NLT “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and  perfect.”

3- Discipleship (the long walk)

Mathew 4:19 ESV “Follow me and I will MAKE you fishers of men”

Discipleship happens during times of pressure, hardship, and loss.

4 attitudes needed for transformation

1- Humility

Romans 12:3 “ Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give you each this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us”

2- Hunger

Mathew 5:6 NIV “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled.”

3- Submission

Mathew 16: 24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples if any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.”

4- Perseverance

Psalm 105:19 NLT “until the time came to fulfill his dreams, the Lord tested Joseph’s character”

Exodus 14:15-16 NLT “ Then the Lord said to Moses,” why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving! Pick up your staff and raise your hand over the sea. Divide the water so the Israelites can walk through the middle of the sea on dry ground.”

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