Deeper Still: In Our World
Over the past six weeks we have talked about going deeper. Deeper in our faith and understanding of who God is in our lives. Deeper in prayer, and in God’s Word. We talked about going deeper in community of faith and deeper with our neighbors. This Sunday we wrap up our “Deeper” series, putting all of these things together and thinking about how they change us for the better.
Romans 12:2 says, Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. As we continue to go deeper in our life of faith, we become transformed into who God has created us to be. Paul continues to explain this change…Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.
As we soak ourselves in God’s love, choosing to go deeper in our faith beyond the surface, a metamorphosis occurs! When we are changed…we can then in turn change the world! Think about that for a moment…living out our faith, living into the love of God, changes the way we interact with others. The depth of our faith and how we live that out has a ripple effect, love radiating out from us touching the lives of others.
So, how have you gone Deeper this Fall? How can you continue to go deeper still?
I have enjoyed this deeper journey and I look forward to going deeper as a community of faith. I am excited to see how God will continue to use us to bless others.
Blessings,
Pastor Jenni
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19 (NIV)