1 Corinthians 2:16
1 Corinthians 2:16 (Amplified)
...But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
As believers, the Bible says we have the mind—thoughts, feelings, and purposes--of Christ. I really thought about what that means for the first time this week.
If I had to feed 5,000 people, I most likely would ask for donations. Sometimes it’s a struggle just to feed my six children! When Jesus wanted to feed over 5,000 people and had only 5 loaves, he didn’t panic. He wasn’t nervous or apprehensive. He just prayed and knew that there would be more than enough to feed everyone.
When Jesus was faced with the temptation to turn stones into bread after 40 days of fasting in the wilderness, He didn’t get angry with the God or the tempter, or convince Himself it was OK to do because He was hungry. Instead, He answered temptation with the word of God.
When the sick, lame, and demon-possessed came to Jesus, He didn’t call a doctor or a Rabbi. He healed them Himself. Jesus never panicked in a tough situation. He never hesitated to help the hurting. He never questioned if it was the Father’s will to heal. He never questioned God’s ability—or willingness—to perform a miracle to help those in need—even if it was just a wedding party running short on beverages!
If I really take God’s word seriously… if I really believe I have the mind of Christ… I have a long way to go before I’m living out that reality. The good news is, I can look at Jesus to see what God intends me to be, and I have His word that He will renew my mind to become more like Christ’s mind.
Yours in Christ,
Cathleen
...But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
As believers, the Bible says we have the mind—thoughts, feelings, and purposes--of Christ. I really thought about what that means for the first time this week.
If I had to feed 5,000 people, I most likely would ask for donations. Sometimes it’s a struggle just to feed my six children! When Jesus wanted to feed over 5,000 people and had only 5 loaves, he didn’t panic. He wasn’t nervous or apprehensive. He just prayed and knew that there would be more than enough to feed everyone.
When Jesus was faced with the temptation to turn stones into bread after 40 days of fasting in the wilderness, He didn’t get angry with the God or the tempter, or convince Himself it was OK to do because He was hungry. Instead, He answered temptation with the word of God.
When the sick, lame, and demon-possessed came to Jesus, He didn’t call a doctor or a Rabbi. He healed them Himself. Jesus never panicked in a tough situation. He never hesitated to help the hurting. He never questioned if it was the Father’s will to heal. He never questioned God’s ability—or willingness—to perform a miracle to help those in need—even if it was just a wedding party running short on beverages!
If I really take God’s word seriously… if I really believe I have the mind of Christ… I have a long way to go before I’m living out that reality. The good news is, I can look at Jesus to see what God intends me to be, and I have His word that He will renew my mind to become more like Christ’s mind.
Yours in Christ,
Cathleen
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