Introduction to the V.I.P. of Change

We have spent some time talking about the science and process of change, but today I want to share with you the person of change.  His name is the Holy Spirit.  I would be amiss if I gave you all the other information and then did not share with you this truth.  What follows is not a detailed discussion, but they are a few things I have picked up along the way.

The Ultimate Change

As a human, the most rewarding and greatest change that can happen is to transition from the Kingdom of Darkness to the Kingdom of Light.  This is an eternal change in position.  This change is accomplished by God the Father activating the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of you and me.  This change is not initiated by humans, but by God.  It occurs when an individual understands that they cannot make payment for or make right all of the wrongs things they have done.  The good news is this; a man named Jesus walked this earth, and he was the son of God in heaven.  He made the payment by dying for our failings and reconciled us to God.  Greater still is the fact that He not only died, but He was brought back to life and now lives in heaven.  In heaven, He is continually praying to God the Father on your and my behalf.  As you and I humbly ask God to forgive us of our wrong thoughts and actions, He promises to erase the record book of evil and give us the power to overcome.  This is the ultimate change!

Baptism

Just as with any other great event or success in a person’s life, they usually want to tell everyone about the good thing that has happened to them.  A solemn but joyful celebration takes place in the Christian’s life.  Christian’s call this baptism.  Baptism is a time of recounting the events that lead to a person’s great change.  It is a time that they publicly express their decision to forsake the ways of Satan and unite with God.  While this is a serious event, it is followed by a joyful gathering of friends and church family to celebrate their decision. 

Abiding

The part that most applies to what we have been speaking of in the past couple of months happens here.  All positive change is directed by the Holy Spirit.  This cannot happen apart from daily choosing to seek God’s desire for our life.  We do this by talking to Him (prayer), listening to Him (Bible study), and doing things together (serving others).  I hope you have personally made a decision for ultimate change, baptism, and abiding with God.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact me through my website on the Contact page.

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