Agent of Transformation

To be an affective Agent of Transformation means to “no longer view the world from an earthly perspective.” It means that we see people and things through the eyes of God and act according to what you see. It means that we do not see the color of a persons skin … we don’t hear the accent of their speech patterns … we don’t consider them as different … we don’t look upon them as a person of a different religion. To be an Agent of Transformation means that we don’t see others as conservative or liberal, as a Republican or Democrat … not even as friend or enemy.

We just see them as people of God regardless of their belief system or political point of view. And, from that point of view, we work for the betterment of the entire human race … seeking the “welfare of the city” … nation … world. It also means that while we try to be good citizens of our country we embrace fully and complete what it means to be citizens of the Kingdom of God – with all of its privileges and responsibilities.

We are a part of the solution instead of part of the problem. We look for ways to open channels of communications … entering into a dialogue that is both positive and uplifting. Our critical spirit and voice are no longer permitted to be expressed for we are God’s voice at every turn and in every situation ... God’s feet, God’s hands, God’s heart, God’s presence … the embodiment of the spirit of God for everyone else.

As an Agent of Transformation is it easy to stay on task? No … for the evil one knows our weaknesses and where we are easily tempted. Therefore, we have to resist evil and do what those who are of this world would not do, say what others would not say, act as others would not act … we have to be different because we are different. Viva la difference!

Quote for today: Former pro basketball star Bill Bradley tells that at the age of 15 he attended a summer basketball camp that was run by Easy Ed Macauley, a former college and pro star. "Just remember that if you're not working at your game to the utmost of your ability," Macauley told his assembled campers, "there will be someone out there somewhere with equal ability who will be working to the utmost of his ability. And one day you'll play each other, and he'll have the advantage." Daily Bread