We must relinquish our own will to FATHER if we want to become fully mature Sons and Daughters. This requires us to be fully transformed.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 12:
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, Holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 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.
I have heard multiple teachings of this passage over the years yet they seemed incomplete to me. There was a revelation that I knew was missing and it was probably due to my immaturity as well as a timing issue. I believe now is the time for unlocking the revelation. There are two key words in the above passage that lead us to the unlocking.
The word conform means to behave according to socially acceptable conventions or standards. This is exactly what the current political system is demanding around the world. Our friend who lives in Australia is being forced to a fully restricted environment similar to Nazi Germany. The law enforcement arm of Australia is monitoring nonconformity to their current mandate. I once thought Australia would be my second place to live if we were to move from the U.S. We spent just under three weeks there a few years ago and fell in love with the people and the country. What happened?
The word transformed means to make a thorough (complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial) or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character; metamorphose. The butterfly is an excellent example. Can a caterpillar fly? No! However, after the metamorphosis phase, the butterfly flies and soars without thinking about. That is what they do!
The critical phase for the butterfly to achieve the ability to fly is the cocoon stage. It must enter its Secret Place and be left alone in order to achieve its full development. Isn’t this the appropriate example for Psalm 91?
This transformation allows us to prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect Will of God. When we are fully led by The Spirit, we are able to judge whether the Truth is being spoken or acted upon by others. Those who oppose the Truth are enemies of Christ and will become an enemy toward us unless they are ministered to by The Word and converted. Paul, who was Saul, experienced this conversion.
Luke recorded by The Holy Spirit in Acts chapter 9:
1 During those days, Saul, full of angry threats and rage, wanted to murder the disciples of the Lord Jesus. So he went to ask the high priest 2 and requested a letter of authorization he could take to the Jewish leaders in Damascus, requesting their cooperation in finding and arresting any who were followers of the Way. Saul wanted to capture all of the believers he found, both men and women, and drag them as prisoners back to Jerusalem. 3 So he obtained the authorization and left for Damascus.
Just outside the city, a brilliant light flashing from heaven suddenly exploded all around him. 4 Falling to the ground, he heard a booming voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”
We are to become a brilliant light as well. Saul fulfilled the definition of a enemy of Christ and an enemy of belivers. Jesus prevailed and converted Saul to Paul when his nature and character were changed.
5–7 The men accompanying Saul were stunned and speechless, for they heard a heavenly voice but could see no one.
Saul replied, “Who are you, Lord?”
“I am Jesus, the Victorious, the one you are persecuting. Now, get up and go into the city, where you will be told what you are to do.”
8 Saul stood to his feet, and even though his eyes were open he could see nothing—he was blind. So the men had to take him by the hand and lead him into Damascus. 9 For three days he didn’t eat or drink and couldn’t see a thing.
Paul had to be separated from his prior life in order to be transformed. He had a lengthy time of preparation after his encounter with Jesus. He went to Heaven and was given revelation of his true purpose which provided directives of what he was called to do. His book in Heaven was revealed to him and he then understood his mission.
Paul was no longer Saul for his nature had fully changed. He was transformed by the renewing of his mind. Instead of murdering Christians, he sought to express Agape Love toward them. Paul relinquished his will and went on to write two-thirds of the New Testament, being fully led by The Holy Spirit. We are to be living Epistles and witness of Jesus Christ. Once we come out of the stage of metamorphosis, we will become irresistible to those whose hearts are prepared for conversion.