The nature of a born again creature!

“I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” Ephesians 4:1-3

The nature of a born again creature is to reflect the personality of Jesus. This requires a sincere commitment to God and giving Him permission to refine you with His qualities. If you are not changing into a new person, then something is wrong inside of you. Probably self is on the throne and not God. A believer gives up the right to himself and desires to live for God.

The calling from God is to be a member of a “set apart” people. You no longer belong to the world, you belong to God. You live in the world but you conduct yourself differently. Your priority is always God first not the things of the world. You can enjoy the riches of the world but they have no hold on you.

The character traits of a believer are humbleness, gentleness, and patience. You receive these qualities from the Spirit of God dwelling inside of you. Your faith in God and dependence on Him to meet all your needs will bring His righteousness. Nothing else will work! As your faith grows, you will take on more of the nature of God.

The humility of God is placing the needs of others above yourself. If you are honest with yourself, this rarely happens. True humility will come as you let go and give God authority over your life. When you experience the living God you will have confidence and boldness that God will meet your every need. This will give you the freedom to think about others.

The love of God overcomes all things and can be expressed in many different ways. For example, you engage different people every day in conversations. Are you listening sincerely, making eye contact, and speaking words that are edifying to others? Are you genuine and operating with pure motives? This will only happen if you are one with God linked to His Spirit. You can’t do it on your own.

You keep the unity of the Spirit by seeking the peace of God for yourself and in all relationships. You may dislike some people for good reasons but God’s desire is for you to build a peaceful bond to the best of your ability with all.

As a believer, you are a light for God. You reflect His renown, praise, and glory. This happens unconsciously and is created by diligent prayer, reading and applying the Word of God in your life, and your obedience to the leading of His voice.

The sculpting of God is a lifelong process. Just have a willing heart and let God do the work! He loves you.