BEING TRANSFORMED [TRANSFIGURED] BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND 

BEING TRANSFORMED [TRANSFIGURED] BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND: IT HELPS TO ENACT THE GOOD AND ACCEPTABLE AND PERFECT WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS STEAD! 

“. . . [2] And do not be CONFORMED to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be TRANSFORMED and PROGRESSIVELY CHANGED [as you mature spiritually] by the RENEWING OF YOUR MIND [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may PROVE [for yourselves] what the WILL of God is, that which is GOOD and ACCEPTABLE and PERFECT [in His plan and purpose for you]” Romans 12:1-2/Amplified. 

In Christ Jesus, being TRANSFORMED otherwise being TRANSFIGURED, it’s about making [ensuring, enacting, authenticating] what you [we] ARE of God that’s POTENTIALLY in state [potential energy], to become KINETICALLY in state [kinetic energy]; it thus means the essences of ensuring that the change in our spiritual state of possession, to become tangible in our physical state of possession; for physical state indicates the essences to be tangible and real, so that it can be – liveable, reachable, lovable, touchable and more of such like state. 

“But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are CHANGED into the same image from GLORY TO GLORY, even as by the Spirit of the Lord” 2 Corinthians 3:18. 

In Christ Jesus, by virtues of our redemption, we ARE BLESSED, empowered as a possession to succeed, triumph, overcome, more than conqueror. And we ARE given possession in the grace, which it’s firstly SPIRITUAL otherwise located in the HEAVENLY treasure places; and the blessedness ARE embedded and synchronised in our spirit-being of articulations, as per our being seated in the HEAVENLY places in Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit that indwells in us. And by the Holy Spirit that SEAL us, APPROPRIATE us, ESTABLISHED us, CERTIFIED us, GUARANTEE us and such like more, we can be ASSURED to become and becoming as written: 

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath BLESSED [EMPOWERED] us with all SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS in HEAVENLY PLACES in Christ . . . [20] which he wrought in Christ, when He RAISED Him from the dead, and SET Him at his own RIGHT HAND in the HEAVENLY PLACES “ Ephesians 1:3, 20. 

“And hath RAISED us up together, and MADE us sit together in HEAVENLY PLACES in Christ Jesus” Ephesians 2:6. 

“Now it is God who establishes and confirms us [in joint fellowship] with you in Christ, and who has ANOINTED us [EMPOWERING us with the gifts of the Spirit]; [22] it is He who has also put His SEAL on us [that is, He has APPROPRIATED us and CERTIFIED us as His] and has given us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a SECURITY DEPOSIT to GUARANTEE the fulfillment of His PROMISE of eternal life]” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22/Amplified. 

“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] but lay up for yourselves TREASURES IN HEAVEN, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: [21] for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” Matthew 5:19-22. 

Our being transformed, otherwise transfigured, [but not refurbished or reformed], enables the Heavenly places possession to become tangible for our earthly sphere possession – which as such, becomes our reality to reach, live, touch, feel and become it, in total, complete, whole, and maturity, in our doing life and living godly in the grace.  

And in our REDEMPTION, we ARE: 

• Redeemed  

• Being Redeemed  

• Shall Be Redeemed  

And in the same scenario, on matters of transformation:  

• We ARE Transformed. 

• We ARE Being Transformed 

• We SHALL Be Transformed. 

And the act or process of being TRANSFORMED [transformation], it’s what makes who you ARE and what you possessed in Christ Jesus becomes a reality – tangible, reachable, loveable, touchable, liveable and more. And the act or process of ensuring, enacting and authenticating the assured possession in transformation is by RENEWING YOUR MIND, otherwise being RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND in the context of Romans 12:1-2 and Ephesians 4:22-24 as written: 

“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. [2] And do not be CONFORMED to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be TRANSFORMED and PROGRESSIVELY CHANGED [as you mature spiritually] by the RENEWING OF YOUR MIND [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may PROVE [for yourselves] what the WILL of God is, that which is GOOD and ACCEPTABLE and PERFECT [in His plan and purpose for you]” Romans 12:1-2/Amplified. 

“That ye PUT OFF concerning the former CONVERSATION [CONDUCT, BEHAVIOUR] the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; [23] and BE RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND; [24] and that ye PUT ON the NEW MAN, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” Ephesians 4:22-24. 

Herein, but not limited of the WHAT in Christ Jesus, that POTENTIALLY, we ARE or HAVE or BECOME in the grace. For He has: 

• REDEEMED us 

• Washed us 

• Saved us 

• Called us 

• Predestined us 

• Translated us 

• Justified us 

• Glorified us 

• Blessed us 

• Loved us 

• Sanctified us 

• Converged us 

• Forgiven us 

• Delivered us 

• Transferred us 

• Qualified us 

• . . . and such like the more 

And RENEWING our mind, otherwise, being RENEWED in the spirit of our mind, entails: to extend the validity of something, or to make something new, fresh, or strong again, like renewing vigour or to extend validity – to grant or obtain an extension for something, to making it valid for a further period which ends is to ensure wholeness. 

The act of the Spiritual renewal [renewing the spirit of the mind] means revitalising, refreshing, restoring, rejuvenating one’s spiritual life and relationship with God in Christ Jesus. It involves a deeper connection to one’s faith, a transformation of the heart and mind, and a renewed commitment to spiritual practices, leading to a more vibrant and effective spiritual journey. This process can be personal [individual], or it can occur at a collective level within a community [Church] of common goals. This is not refurbishing or reformation per se, but a complete act of change that’s progressive to become and in becoming and actualising the graciousness and gracefulness of God in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

Some Key Aspects Of Spiritual Mind Renewal [Renewing Of The Mind] In Terms Of: 

• Revitalisation and rejuvenation: It’s a process of bringing new life, energy, and strength to the SPIRIT-BEING, which may have become weakened or worn down. 

• Deepened Faith: A spiritual renewal often involves a more profound understanding of spiritual truths and a greater commitment to one’s faith. 

• Transformation: It can bring about a fundamental change in one’s heart and mind, aligning them with their spiritual beliefs and values in scriptural context. 

• Active Participation: The concept often includes reviving spiritual practices and engaging in actions that reflect one’s faith within scriptural context. 

• Connection with God: In many scriptural contexts, it involves a renewed and strengthened relationship with God, experiencing His presence, guidance, and peace. 

• Community [Church] Impact: For some Church communities, spiritual renewal can also refer to a collective spiritual awakening or a return to the true form of their faith in the Lord. 

The whole essence of the RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, otherwise BEING RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND, is to help you articulate the GOOD, the ACCEPTABLE and PERFECT will of GOD in our redemption in the grace. This act of regeneration, renewing is a consequence of the KNOWLEDGE of God in any CONTEXT that you require to being TRANSFORMED to fulfil purpose in the grace. And it’s also by the Holy Spirit of RENEWING for our progressive Day by Day in our being transformed to become a living Epistle’s and testament of God’s promises. And the outcome of the renewing of our mind [being renewed in the spirit of your mind] changes one from GLORY to GLORY in order to actualise the full meaningful life of God in Christ Jesus in the grace. 

“And have PUT ON the NEW MAN, which is RENEWED IN KNOWLEDGE after the image of him that CREATED him: [11] where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all” Colossians 3:10-11. 

“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE of God, and of Jesus our Lord, [3] according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: [4] whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust” 2 Peter 1:2-4. 

“Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our OUTER SELF is [progressively] wasting away, yet our INNER SELF is being [progressively] RENEWED DAY BY DAY. [17] For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]! [18] So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18/Amplified. 

“But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, [5] not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of REGENERATION, and RENEWING of the Holy Ghost” Titus 3:4-5. 

I hereby compel you by the mercies in the grace of God, to take on, a daily step of Faith through this month and moment and beyond, in an onward and upward trajectory, to know that as you are “BEING TRANSFORMED [TRANSFIGURED] BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND” in the grace, in Christ Jesus stead, you will ACTUALISE the good, acceptable and perfect [whole, complete, total and matured] will of God, to enable you to thrive and not a be survival anymore through ignorance, as you do life and live godly in the grace, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

And by this Month, as you follow to read and explore the other teaching posts [publications], may our good and faithful , true and sure God, give you the enabling grace access to know His good, acceptable and perfect will, for you in His eternal purpose on earth. And may you come to know what and why the theme is so relevant for you in the now and all about God’s FULNESS in the theme; and in the cause of the expository teaching and preaching on the month theme – “BEING TRANSFORMED [TRANSFIGURED] BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND” to ensure your redemption rights and privileges, in Christ Jesus stead. Amen. 

SCRIPTURAL THOUGHTS WORTH PONDERING IN CONTEXT: 

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye TRANSFORMED by the RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, that ye may prove what is that GOOD, and ACCEPTABLE, and PERFECT, WILL of God” Romans 12:1-2. 

“That ye PUT OFF concerning the former CONVERSATION [CONDUCT, BEHAVIOUR] the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; [23] and BE RENEWED IN THE SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND; [24] and that ye PUT ON the NEW MAN, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness” Ephesians 4:22-24. 

“Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our OUTER SELF is [progressively] wasting away, yet our INNER SELF is being [progressively] RENEWED DAY BY DAY. [17] For our momentary, light distress [this passing trouble] is producing for us an eternal weight of glory [a fullness] beyond all measure [surpassing all comparisons, a transcendent splendor and an endless blessedness]! [18] So we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are unseen; for the things which are visible are temporal [just brief and fleeting], but the things which are invisible are everlasting and imperishable” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18/Amplified. 

“But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, [5] not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of REGENERATION, and RENEWING of the Holy Ghost” Titus 3:4-5. 

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a NEW CREATION; OLD THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD, ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW. [18] Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, [19] that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. [20] Now then, we are AMBASSADORS for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. [21] For He MADE Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might BECOME the righteousness of God in Him” 2 Corinthians 5:17-21/NKJV. 

REV. CHUKIE MORSI