There are plenty of things in life that need some extra explanation. Like, “Why do Cheez-Itz have a hole in each of them?” “Why do some people despise dipping their fries in a Frosty?” Or, “Why do people seem to despise Nickelback?”
I’m beginning a new series to help break down things in life that seem difficult to understand. Today, I’m beginning with a Bible verse in Romans. It says this, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Whew! That’s a deep one, huh? Let me try and break that down for you with some help from, “Optimus Prime and the Autobots”. Also knows as “Transformers”.
You might remember the jingle from the 80’s, “Transformers More than meets the eye. Transformers robots in disguise“. The transformers toy looked like a car, but with some twisting and reshaping, it turned into something completely different, like a robot!
In this Bible verse about “not conforming to the pattern of this world,” Paul is warning Jesus followers to be careful not to fall into “worldly” thinking. But, “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Think of the “renewing your mind” like a Transformer. With the Holy Spirits reshaping and molding, your mind is transformed and becomes something completely different. It turns into a mind like Jesus. A mind that is different than the world thinks.
At one time in the life of the Apostle Paul, he was convinced that followers of Jesus should be killed. But, after he had a personal life-changing encounter with Jesus, he began to follow Him. What he used to think was bad, (following Jesus) suddenly was good. And, what he used to enjoy, (killing Jesus followers) became a bad idea. His mind was transformed.
I bet you never thought that Optimus Prime and the Bible would ever be mentioned in the same blog, did you? Anyway, I hope this helps you understand.
Be transformed. Go make a difference. Always run by faith.