Are you facing trials and wondering why God is allowing them? Remember, every step is necessary. God is assembling something great in you, but it requires your cooperation, patience, and trust.
[00:00:37] Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host Elgin Carelock.
[00:00:42] The Bible Speaks is a daily podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ,
[00:00:49] rightly dividing the word of truth and learning how to apply it to our daily lives.
[00:00:55] You may contact Elgin at the address given at the end of the broadcast.
[00:00:59] And now, here's Elgin.
[00:01:02] Brothers and sisters, I welcome you in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus the Christ,
[00:01:08] to another edition of Words of Inspiration, where we are not ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
[00:01:17] And today's episode is titled, Some Assembly Required.
[00:01:24] We'll be drawing our inspiration from Romans chapter 12, verse 2, which reads,
[00:01:30] And be not conformed to this world, but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind,
[00:01:38] that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
[00:01:48] We live in a world that constantly tries to shape our thoughts, actions, and beliefs.
[00:01:53] But as followers of Christ, we're called to a different kind of transformation.
[00:01:59] A transformation that requires us to renew our minds.
[00:02:03] So today, we'll talk about renewing your mind is like assembling a complex puzzle.
[00:02:09] It takes time, patience, and the right tools.
[00:02:15] And just like a project, it's a process that prepares us for God's purposes.
[00:02:23] The first step in the process of renewing your mind is immersing yourself in the word of God.
[00:02:28] The Bible is more than just a book.
[00:02:31] It's God's manual for how we are to live, think, and act.
[00:02:36] Romans 12 and 2 reminds us that we should not conform to the patterns of this world,
[00:02:41] but be transformed by the renewing of our mind.
[00:02:45] When we read scripture, we are feeding our minds with God's truth,
[00:02:50] replacing the lies and the distractions of the world with his promises and commands.
[00:02:55] 2 Timothy 3, verses 16-17 says,
[00:03:03] All scripture is given by inspiration of God,
[00:03:06] and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instructions in righteousness,
[00:03:14] that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
[00:03:21] Reading the Bible consistently is like putting together the first pieces of a puzzle.
[00:03:26] It gives you a solid foundation and begins the process of transformation.
[00:03:32] However, reading alone is not enough.
[00:03:35] It's only the beginning of assembling the full picture.
[00:03:39] The next step in renewing your mind is allowing the Holy Spirit to bring understanding.
[00:03:46] The Bible is rich with wisdom, but without the Holy Spirit's guidance, we may miss its deeper meaning.
[00:03:53] John 14 and 26 says,
[00:03:56] But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name,
[00:04:02] he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance,
[00:04:06] whatsoever I have said unto you.
[00:04:10] The Holy Spirit acts as a guide, helping us to understand how to apply God's word to our lives.
[00:04:17] When we invite the Holy Spirit to teach us, our minds are renewed, and we begin to see things from God's perspective.
[00:04:26] It's like receiving the instruction manual for that complicated project labeled,
[00:04:31] Some Assembly Required.
[00:04:33] Suddenly, what seemed confusing starts to make sense.
[00:04:37] But here's the thing.
[00:04:40] Understanding God's word is not the final step.
[00:04:44] To truly be transformed, our understanding needs to be tested.
[00:04:49] This is where trials come in.
[00:04:52] It's through life's challenges that our knowledge turns into wisdom.
[00:04:57] Trials refine us, turning what we've learned into real life experience.
[00:05:04] James 1 verses 2 through 4 says,
[00:05:08] My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into diverse temptations,
[00:05:14] knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
[00:05:19] But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
[00:05:27] Trials are not meant to break us, but to build us.
[00:05:31] They take the pieces of God's word and the understanding given by the Holy Spirit, and transform them into wisdom.
[00:05:40] This wisdom equips us to fulfill the purpose for which God called us to earth.
[00:05:45] Without trials, our faith would remain theoretical.
[00:05:49] Never maturing into something that can truly impact the world.
[00:05:55] When we combine the word of God, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the lessons learned from trials, we are transformed.
[00:06:04] We become vessels that God can use for his purpose.
[00:06:09] This process of renewing is ongoing.
[00:06:12] But it's essential for us to be effective in the calling God has placed on our lives.
[00:06:19] Romans 12 and 2 reminds us that our minds are renewed when we begin to understand God's will for us.
[00:06:27] His good, acceptable, and perfect will.
[00:06:31] We can't fulfill our God-given purpose if we are still conformed to the world.
[00:06:37] We need to be transformed.
[00:06:39] And that transformation requires a commitment to continual renewal.
[00:06:46] So where are you in the assembly process?
[00:06:49] Are you reading word, but not yet seeking the Holy Spirit for understanding?
[00:06:53] Are you facing trials and wondering why God is allowing them?
[00:06:58] Remember, every step is necessary.
[00:07:01] God is assembling something great in you.
[00:07:04] But it requires your cooperation, patience, and trust.
[00:07:09] Just like a project labeled some assembly required, the renewing of your mind takes time.
[00:07:17] But the end result is worth it.
[00:07:19] A life that is transformed and ready to serve God's purposes.
[00:07:26] Brothers and sisters, I hope you are encouraged to keep pressing forward in the renewal process.
[00:07:33] And if this message resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.
[00:07:39] And remember, God is not finished with you yet.
[00:07:43] He's still assembling something beautiful in your life.
[00:07:48] I thank you for spending time with me on today.
[00:07:51] And I look forward to our time together on tomorrow.
[00:07:55] Until then, God bless.
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