Over several weeks this fall, we, as a congregation went through a spiritual campaign called, “Transformed.” We used Romans 12:2 as our main Scripture verse which says to be “transformed by the renewing of our minds.” What does it mean to have a transformed mind?
Learning to think God’s way is a process. We did not come into this world with a clear perception about God and His Kingdom — or about our own selves, for that matter. We began with distorted views to accurately reflect His character and His Kingdom. In other words, we need wisdom — God’s wisdom — found in His Word.
That’s what these daily devotionals in 2018 are all about. They will be aimed at redirecting our thinking so that we understand ourselves, our world, and our God accurately. They are designed to move us further along the path of having our minds renewed and our lives transformed.
Although the focus in these devotionals is biblical wisdom, the Scripture readings will not be limited to what we normally consider the Bible’s “wisdom literature” — Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon and Ecclesiastes. Those books are the core of biblical wisdom, but God’s mind is found everywhere throughout the Scriptures. In every case, however, the daily Scripture reading is meant to help you reflect on hw your mind works.
So, as you read these wisdom devotionals throughout 2018, remember that the Word of God expresses the mind of God. His thoughts are available to us. So, let these devotionals help you dig deeper into His revelation. Let God’s Spirit shine the light of wisdom into your life and mind and change your thinking. But, most of all, let your mind be renewed and your life be transformed.
May you have a blessed New Years and may God bless you in 2018! The daily devotionals will begin tomorrow.

Pastor Ben

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