It will come about that just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you that you may become a blessing. Do not fear; let your hands be strong. (8:13)
For countless years man has been trying to do what the above verse states: Transform themselves. They have been trying to "change" their behavior, or their way of life to better fit the image in their minds. They have tried religion, psychology, activity, pursuit, and various other methods to "change their ways." The ideal in their mind (the reason for their desire to change) is placed their by God. We were created in His image. And, even though we are always bent on sinning we have a unique hunger to be like God. We can't on our own and don't actually choose to be (Romans 8) but we do have that proverbial "hole" in our heart only filled by God. Yet, we try numerous ways to fill it. In 8:13 above we read that it is only God who can create in us a new heart and a new life. He alone can provide a "transformation" of life that we no longer are a curse but have become a blessing. We tend to think we can do it through our psychological gymnastics. In reality the only way to transform is to conform to the image of the Son, through the power of the Spirit, via an act of the Father. Allow God to 8:13 you today.
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