What the World Thinks

Today’s reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

"So we have stopped evaluating others by what the world thinks about them." - 2 Corinthians 5:16

When we come to Jesus by faith, He makes all things new. God no longer sees us as who we were. He sees us as who we are: His children.

The world sees who people are and says assertively, "People never change!" They add, "Sure, people can fool us for a while, but they'll always go back to their default ways."

Yet this kind of view dismisses the transformative power that God possesses.

Commenting on this verse, W.R. Baker says, "The typical human approach to personal relationships is disgustingly insufficient."

Insufficient isn't a proper word to use to describe God. We believe He is all-powerful and thus able to change any heart. Maybe we should pray this prayer today:

God, do what You do.
Afterward, please help me to see what You see.
Thank You for not just temporarily changing me.
Thank You for restoring my soul permanently.
Now, help my daily life to match my regenerated soul.
In Jesus' name, Amen.