Transformation

The Holy Spirit is God’s investment in us as believers to transform us. Transformation is imperative for the believer because as 2 Corinthians 15:7 says, you are a new creation. Something must evidently change when you give your life to Christ. The Holy Spirit must perform some sort of spiritual surgery on you so that you exhibit His fruit in your character (Galatians 5:22).

Obviously, change does not happen overnight but the longer you walk with the Lord, His characteristics must rub off on you and be seen in you (Galatians 4:19).

Sometimes, people find themselves in a space where they identify that there has been no evident transformation in their lives. Here are a few things I have personally adopted that have propelled the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in my life.

1. Surrender- the Holy Spirit is never going to forcefully act in a place when He is not welcomed in. We must usher Him into our lives through the avenue of surrendering. After dedicating your life to Christ, you must understand that He is your Lord and Savior. ‘ I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me’ (Galatians 2:20)

2. Desperation- God diverts His attention to those who earnestly seek Him (Jeremiah 29:12-13)

3. Desire revelation- You must understand why character transformation is so important as a believer. In John 13:35, Christ made it known that our love for one another will characterise us as His followers and distinguish us from the rest. Revelation always serves as the best fuel for change. Once you understand why, you will fight harder. And this is exactly why Paul prayed earnestly in Ephesians 1:17-18, that the eyes of our understanding may be enlightened and that we may receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation. Knowing why also produces genuine, long-lasting results.

4. Humility- pride is the primary thief of transformation or change of any sort. The reason why archaic traditions that hold no transformative power are still implemented in institutions today is solely because those who instituted them have pride and are not humble enough to introduce newness. When it comes to transformation, we must humble ourselves and understand that our sinful nature will cause us to inherit death eternally (Romans 6:23). Accepting this newness in Christ allows us to be intimate with God and we receive eternal life.

5. Look at the bigger picture- Transformation, at the end of the day, is for the benefit of the individual. When the Holy Spirit begins to change you, He leads you on the pathway of righteousness and holiness. Sin is no longer your lifestyle so it is harder for the devil to access you and destroy your life.

May God grant us the grace to be transformed wholly by His Spirit and may we be living testimonies of the wonder-working power of God so that men and women may see the glory of God.

power of God

The power of God is very real and it is accessed through His Word. Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh (John 1:14) displayed this power throughout His earthly ministry. Jesus Christ healing the sick and raising the dead are not tales. This actually happened. This power has been made available to us believers today (Ephesians 1:19-21) through the scriptures.

Too many Christians are living defeated lives. You have accepted suffering as your portion. Success has become a stranger to you. How so? Why should that be? You have allowed the devil to deceive you that mediocrity is your capacity? Impossible!

Jesus is more than capable of doing that very thing you’re trusting Him for. The Word of God is alive and as a Christian that is the manual for your life. If your life does not align with scripture, start praying. As a child of God, your life cannot be contrary to what the Lord has ordained in His Word. We will not allow the devil to deceive us into thinking this is all God has for us! There are depths and levels we must reach in God to impact this world for Jesus Christ but it will take crazy faith in the power of God for this to be possible!

God can do anything! Things don’t work in your life because of your wavering faith and your distrust in His Word. But I want you to understand that the scriptures are made to tailor your life so believe in the scriptures, follow them and things will work for your good.

I’ve done it and it has worked every single time. It will work, Jesus will neither disgrace nor embarrass His people! God holds His Word above His name (Psalm 138:2)!

the purpose

Writing may seem like a chore depending on how you view the canvas you wish to display your art. Writing becomes a platform of expression when you begin to understand the beauty in transforming emptiness, a blank sheet of paper, to power, a piece that carries volume.

I would never classify myself as a writer or one who takes joy in putting pen to paper and letting my ideas flow. Nevertheless, I have come to identify the importance of this very act of communicating through written words.

I don’t think our words can ever express what we truly wish to convey but they still serve as an outlet for us to let others know what we so desperately desire for them to know.

For me, my number one message will always be Jesus Christ is King. Not only does He reign, but He holds all power, authority and dominion. Due to the fall of man in Genesis, mankind has a sinful nature that obviously results in sin. The wages of sin is death therefore mankind’s final destination, without Jesus Christ in the picture, is death and that is eternal. Nonetheless, Jesus Christ our Savior, took our place on the cross so that we may have eternal life. Through His death and resurrection, mankind has the opportunity to inherit a new nature that forgoes sin and submits to the will and statutes of God. In Christ is true liberty, joy and peace.

I will declare this until I leave this earth and that is why ktl-lge exists.

Ktl-lge stands for katallage which is the Greek word for reconciliation, the very mission of Christ. He came to reconcile us back to our Father.

And I pray that as messages are constantly released, they will fuel your faith and draw you to that place of constant communion with the Lord.