Yesterday, I discussed A Change of Raiment. Another crucial change necessary for transformation in your life this year is the renewal of your mind. Your mind is the element within you that allows you to think or feel. Do you know that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7)? This is why it’s essential to think creatively and correctly this year. You need a positive mindset to succeed in life.
Great minds are successful people. However, no man can be as great as the one who possesses the Mind of Christ. When we talk about the Mind of Christ, we refer to a renewed and transformed mind that is not conformed to this world (Romans 12:2).
The Mind of Christ thinks and displays humility, which is essential for the grace of God to flow. The Scripture says that Jesus humbled Himself to the point of death (Philippians 2:8), and later, God graciously exalted Him to the highest place (Philippians 2:9-11). Yesterday, I told you that anyone who wears the garment of iniquity will be resisted by Satan. But if you wear a proud look, it’s God Himself who will resist you (James 4:6). You need a positive change of mind!
“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Humility is the key that unlocks the door to God’s grace, however, I want you to get more clarity about this virtue:
Humility is the display of meekness in the areas of your strength. It should not be confused with being shallow-minded. No! To succeed in life, you must be high-minded (of high intellectual or moral value). It takes critical thinking and a high level of mindset to be creative and innovative.
Brethren, do not be shallow-minded, but remain humble whenever you are highly placed by God to ensure the continuous flow of His grace into your life.
Shalom!
Pst. Joshua Afolabi
