Aesthetically Christian- Over Transformationally Christian

There is an old saying, “They look the part.” They have what appears to be all the trimmings of what they say they are. The bow tie is just right. The dress length is modest. Their hand raises are synchronized with the Message. They can finish the Pastor’s sentences before he even be completes his point.

We are in an era where being aesthetically pleasing with no true transformation is accepted. Leaders are not forced to bear fruit worthy of the Calling. Therefore, the congregation also gives itself a license to look the part without truly being the part. It does not grieve many for the buzz word of the day to be “Christian Nationalist “ all while the true Image of Christ is being misrepresented.

Aesthetically pleasing Christianity has people tying God to politics when His throne has never chosen a side, because it is His Nature to remain Sovereign. The misrepresentation has even had self-professed Believers split in what God has approved and what He will allow.

Aesthetically pleasing works in the natural, but it will never be the look that gets the heart of God! God desires a broken heart with a contrite Spirit. He looks for a visual in us that mirrors Him. The type of transformation that changes our Spiritual DNA. For we were decaying without Him. Before the Mind of Christ, our mind was metastasizing with the cares of the World System. Our Success and Happiness was measured by the Views of a Temporary Barometer.

No fear or loss of hope; the Shout is loading! Picture this as the opening to the Shout…The Transformational Christian Title will deplete YOU! It will be the New Creature status to take YOU from dependency on YOU and YOUR efforts to Total Dependency on God. Indeed, it is a process. However, it is worth remaining on the Potter’s Wheel for the Ultimate Makeover! You see, you may come out with scars, but they will be a beautiful reminder of what God brought you through! He did not leave you in that place to look the part- He spoke His Word for you to become the part!

We live in what is possible because of Christ! We move and have our being because of Christ. Are you at the place where you are ready for to be vulnerable? The place where the mask is removed. The destination spot where you meet God with all of your baggage from looking the part to exchange it for His Sonship! He will give you beauty for ashes. What broke you helped to build the foundation for a transformation that had eternity stamped on it!

Life & Death will be presented to you- choose wisely. The Aesthetics of death far surpass what we see in the Now! Your intended portion is to be transformed and that will forever be worth the wait!

Divine Work & Pray:

Work:

Jot down in your journal characteristics related to being both Aesthetically Christian & Transformationally Christian.

Pray:

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your thoughts towards us. While we were yet Sinners, You sent your Son. Forgive us for moments of thinking it was harder to walk out holiness, than it was to remain in our transgressions. Out transformation is something that should keep us at your feet and in constant pursuit of You! You have blessed us with New Life and you are deserving of us living that Life to Your Glory! In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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