Transformation Takes Time

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:18

18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

You cannot stay the same.
You are constantly changing…for better or worse.

This is the point Paul is making. When the Holy Spirit dwells with those who believe in Jesus as Savior and Lord, they are being transformed day by day.

Think back to a moment 5, 10, or 20 years ago that was extremely challenging or stressful to endure but may now feel like only a momentary blip in your day today.

We can see growth in our lives. We expect growth in our attitude, careers, and skill sets…. But do we expect growth in our spiritual lives?

Can you see evidence of ways that God is changing you?
 Are you more prayerful?
 Compassionate?
 Forgiving?
 Loving?

If the Holy Spirit is in you, it is working on you. The Spirit wants to mold and shape you to be more like Jesus. Can you feel that?

Transformation is slow. It doesn’t happen overnight or in an instant, but as we look back from where we have been, I hope you can see that you are not the same.