The Book of Romans: A 16 Day DevotionalSample

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God – this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans chapter 12 verses one and two are well-known, and often quoted passages!

It’s one thing to learn about theology but just knowing it doesn’t change us. We must put it into practice and Romans 12 is where Paul begins his explanation of what living for Christ looks like.

In the opening, Paul is not just talking about our physical body, he is referring to the whole body in relation to the world and it includes our thoughts, our emotions, and our wills. Transformation (change) comes through the constant renewing of our minds when we fix our attention on God. Putting into practice the will of God includes finding our place in the body of Christ (Romans 12: 3-8) and genuinely loving others (Romans 12:9-21).

Reflection
Lift up each day and ask God to guide you, and not be led by the world. Thank Him that you can renew your mind and learn His will for your life, by reading The Word.