Everything on this planet is in a constant state of change. Nothing ever remains the same. The only Unchanging entity in the universe is the Lord God Almighty. HE CHANGES NOT! The human creature, (myself included) though constantly looking for that Utopian State of bliss and perfection, is dogged by the reality of decay and breakdown. We must daily behold the reality of change even while we gaze into our mirrors.
The Apostle Paul declared that, "though our outward man is perishing, our inward man is renewed day by day." The outward man is winding down to death, while the inward man is being prepared for the eternal state of resurrection life. Whether in the corporate world, or the church world, we understand by the amazing and rapid changes going on around us that change is happening at a rate we can never keep up with.
With this as my backdrop, I have been so very aware of my need to change as a man, husband, father, and local church pastor. If all that I do would avoid fossilization, I must be a man in the process of ongoing transformation. Alas, there is hope for this sinner, and stubborn man.
In 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, I am reminded that the great key to true change, (that is, Christ-likeness) comes by "beholding Christ in His word." Since we become like whatever we meditate on or behold, we can become like Jesus by looking on Him daily and often. This truth gives me hope, since it takes the pressure off of me and my various self-salvation projects, and puts it on Jesus, the "Author and the finisher of my faith." He has promised to transform you and I as we spend time beholding His beauty, majesty and power. WE ARE CHANGED BY THE POWER OF THE UNCHANGING ONE!
