Transformed Into His Image

River Church,

We have been talking about being the Image of Christ and Pastor Dan talked about on Sunday that we often try to paint our own picture of who we are. When the paint brush of God's workmanship is taken by us, instead of trusting the master artist, we are often left with a distorted picture. It is only through relationship and keeping our eyes on Him that we are able to see us as we truly are. Paul says that we see through a dark glass and the picture of our reality is often mirky and dim. Spending time with God in prayer and the word helps us to see ourselves just as he does. When we surrender in prayer, we are giving the paint brush into the master's hand and saying, "not my will but your will be done."

Ephesians 2:10 AMP "For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us]." We cannot deceive ourselves and try to establish our own righteousness. The Bible is clear that all have sinned and fallen short and there is none righteous not one except Jesus the righteous son of God. He is the author and finisher of our faith and he has a beautiful plan and purpose for each and every one of us. He has a masterpiece in mind for your life! Do you trust Him? 

2 Corinthians 3:18 "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

-Joel

Song List:

Jehovah- Elevation- https://youtu.be/xhyi3H7beEA?si=F5GXhCiGqg7SN9HI

What a Beautiful Name- https://youtu.be/nQWFzMvCfLE?si=GQxyhPKdeKp98_EY

Something Has to Break- https://youtu.be/lPPaRz8ieBE?si=CSlUjalG-HyR3SMI

Testimony- Cody Carnes- https://youtu.be/ZOlmjMLiluE?si=NvVfRyW8wGubaZ2e