"Transformation"

 "For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law." (Hebrews 7:12 KJV)

  "Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. But one day some men from the synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate with him. They were Jews from Cyrene, Alexandria, Cilicia, and the province of Asia. None of them could stand against the wisdom and the Spirit with which Stephen spoke. So the persuaded some men to lie about Stephen, saying, "We heard him blaspheme Moses, and even God." This roused the people, the elders, and the teachers of religious law. So they arrested Stephen and brought him before the high council. The lying witnesses said, "This man is always speaking against the holy Temple and against the law of Moses. We have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy the Temple and change the customs Moses handed down to us." At this point everyone in the high council stared at Stephen, because his face became as bright as an angel's." (Acts 6:8-15 NLT)

 I know it might seem odd, but there is something to this that requires a little examination. For the most part, I believe all of us that have been born again are given the ability to share God's word and have the Spirit speak to us and through us. It is not that we have this ability all of the time, but in certain times and in certain settings, the Holy Spirit will stir up our hearts and use us from His purposes.  

 Not that everyone does this, because there are some that choose not to speak out and don't really think that they can or should. But I am absolutely convinced that even the quietest believer, if they are given the opportunity, can and will boldly declare God's word, because the Spirit of God will speak through them! 

 Last night I was watching "Overcomer," which is about a girl with a breathing condition that runs in a race. After accepting Jesus into her heart, she is told to read the first couple of chapters of Ephesians, and to write down all the things the pertain to her new relationship with God. 

 As it was, she came by a classroom that students were giving testimonies and such, so she decided to go in and ask her couch, "Do you know who I am?" Do you know who you are...

"I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms." (Ephesians 1:19-20 NLT)