Change is Possible

I believe that people are capable of change. It’s actually relatively central to what I believe as a Christian — people can change and they do change. I know that I have changed throughout my lifetime. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we are remade, we are transformed, and we have the capacity to change. 

One of the foundational hopes of Christian mission is that people will change when they hear the good news. At Pentecost, in Acts 2, we see 3,000 people change through repentance and baptism upon hearing the good news. 

2 Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”

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That is why it’s critical as Christians that we enter into every room looking forward to the change that is possible, believing for it, praying for it, and working for it, in the Lord. And trying in little and big ways to influence change. 

It is paramount that we stop assuming others can’t change or won’t change. 

Let us assume instead that we and others are always changing. We are always being formed — by relationships, what we read, what we listen to, what we value, our life experiences, etc. 

Romans 12:2 ESV

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Don’t discount the small and big ways that you invest in the spiritual formation of yourself and those around you every day — a smile, an affirmation, a caring question, a thoughtful note, time in prayer, reading your Bible, singing worship songs. What we say and do matters. The smallest things matter. Change is possible one thing at a time.