Friend, thanks for your comment and insightful question! God loves you, and He is not giving up on you. You may just feel wretched, but God loves you right where you are. He loves you so much He doesn’t want to leave you there. His grace can reach you, change you and lift you out of any sin or situation if you will turn to Him with all of your heart. We believe that Pastor Bayless' thoughts on "Spiritual Metamorphosis" will encourage you, please read below! ^The Answers Team Romans 12:1-2 says this, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." First, notice that it is your responsibility to present your body to God. God will not do it for you. You have to do it. But Scripture doesn’t leave us there. We are shown how we are to do that in verse 2 above. First, when it says, Do not be conformed, that word conform means to be pressed into a mold by outward pressures. Instead of being conformed we are told to be transformed. That is actually the Greek word from which we get our English word metamorphosis. It means to let what is on the inside come to the outside. One day many years ago, my kids came home from school with some silk worms. We were supposed to put them in a box and feed them mulberry leaves. I couldn’t believe how many leaves these worms ate! They ate leaves until they turned a translucent green! Then they wove cocoons and went through a metamorphosis. They went from being these ugly ol’ fat green transparent worms, to the most beautiful fuzzy huge white moths. It was amazing to see! My friend, you renew your mind by feeding on God’s Word, the same way that those silk worms fed on the mulberry leaves. As you are filled with His truth, it causes a metamorphosis to take place. It brings what is on the inside-God’s nature-to the outside. So feed on God’s Word and watch your life be transformed.
Do you ever feel like you see trouble every way you look? Yes, problems might come in from every angle, but God always makes a way of escape. You might not know exactly what to do, but don’t despair. God will help you. He has measures you can take and resources you can pull from. God never forsakes you, and He never leaves you. The fight is only over if you quit, and you never have to quit. God’s not through with you. The last chapter of your story is not yet written. He has work for you to do. You can’t finish your race unless you’re willing to fight. Get back up every time you’re knocked down and you will win. The Spirit that came into you when you accepted Christ is not the spirit of a quitter.
I need it so much now. I'm have persecution for my Christian and conservative/libertarian belief in the university. The lecturers called the cops on me trying to have time arrest and failed me for not conforming to their liberal views. I'm in an atheist foreign land. I need prayers.
+Eric Ortiz, that's so great to hear. Thanks for letting Bayless and our team know that this message continues to speak into your life. ^The Answers Team
Bayless. Thank you so much ur messages. I listen every day and I learn so much from ur teachings! You r such an inspiration to me and help me so much with my walk with Jesus Christ. May God continue to bless u and ur ministry. !
praise the lord pastor.you're preaching good,will you come to India to preach the word?my name is raja Phinihash, pastoring in India in the state of andhra Pradesh, vishakapatnam.
+Raja Phinihash May the Lord be with you in your ministry endeavors so that many are won to Christ. (Proverbs 11.30) Though Pastor Bayless does not have plans to visit India at this time, we hope he is able to travel to your region in the future. ^The Answers Team
Hi Bayless, Hope you are doing well! I feel it is right for me to state first that I am not a Christian. I am proud of my own religion but respect all other religions including Christianity. I have been through some tough times of late (not VERY tough but tough). Watching your videos always gives me faith for various aspects of my life. Today I had a very tough day at work and will probably be fired immediately or in a few days (because of the tough work environment and the effect it has on me as a person and my work performance). I truly believe that my immediate boss is not giving me a good chance to succeed and is practicing favoritism by helping and grooming another employee (someone at my work level and who does the same work) who is his friend and shares his nationality. I feel he is sabotaging me and preparing me for failure. I had an argument with him today over this and and the owner of organization asked me to leave for the day and come back tomorrow. He had someone else tell me this. This is the second time I've had a problem here. I knew that my fate was sealed at this place. I held back tears on my way home. After sleeping for five hours I put my notebook PC on in the evening and logged onto RUclips. The first video I get suggested on your channel for my profile on RUclips is this video- "Struck Down But Not Destroyed".
Thanks for your comment +Max S. We're inspired to know that the video messages have been an encouragement to you, especially during this difficult time of uncertainty. We're believing that whatever comes next for you in your career will greatly overshadow the unpleasantness and disappointment you've experienced recently/so far. We moved a few messages from Bayless about promotion, success, and dealing with painful disappointments to this folder for you: goo.gl/nFnCaz We hope these messages are a blessing! ^The Answers Team
Max S Hi Max! I was watching this and saw your comment here five years earlier! You touched my "Grandma Heart"! Sorry you once experienced this trouble in your work life!! I was just wondering how you are now five years later?! Hope you get this after all this time!! Hope you are well! 🌸🌸🌸🌸
Jared, we would like to really consider your circumstances and find helpful teaching from Pastor Bayless' messages. Would you mind emailing us at Bayless@AnswersBC.org ? Thank you. Ultimately, we believe God is faithful to keep His promises, and that He can take even our worst trials and struggles and somehow bring good from them as He says in Romans 8.28 (NLT): “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” ^The Answers Team
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Hello..
I'm always watching ur videos..my faith is so weak😢😢😢
I cant give up everything..why?why?why?
Friend, thanks for your comment and insightful question! God loves you, and He is not giving up on you. You may just feel wretched, but God loves you right where you are.
He loves you so much He doesn’t want to leave you there. His grace can reach you, change you and lift you out of any sin or situation if you will turn to Him with all of your heart. We believe that Pastor Bayless' thoughts on "Spiritual Metamorphosis" will encourage you, please read below! ^The Answers Team
Romans 12:1-2 says this, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."
First, notice that it is your responsibility to present your body to God. God will not do it for you. You have to do it. But Scripture doesn’t leave us there. We are shown how we are to do that in verse 2 above.
First, when it says, Do not be conformed, that word conform means to be pressed into a mold by outward pressures. Instead of being conformed we are told to be transformed. That is actually the Greek word from which we get our English word metamorphosis. It means to let what is on the inside come to the outside.
One day many years ago, my kids came home from school with some silk worms. We were supposed to put them in a box and feed them mulberry leaves. I couldn’t believe how many leaves these worms ate! They ate leaves until they turned a translucent green!
Then they wove cocoons and went through a metamorphosis. They went from being these ugly ol’ fat green transparent worms, to the most beautiful fuzzy huge white moths. It was amazing to see!
My friend, you renew your mind by feeding on God’s Word, the same way that those silk worms fed on the mulberry leaves. As you are filled with His truth, it causes a metamorphosis to take place. It brings what is on the inside-God’s nature-to the outside.
So feed on God’s Word and watch your life be transformed.
Do you ever feel like you see trouble every way you look? Yes, problems might come in from every angle, but God always makes a way of escape. You might not know exactly what to do, but don’t despair. God will help you. He has measures you can take and resources you can pull from. God never forsakes you, and He never leaves you. The fight is only over if you quit, and you never have to quit. God’s not through with you. The last chapter of your story is not yet written. He has work for you to do. You can’t finish your race unless you’re willing to fight. Get back up every time you’re knocked down and you will win. The Spirit that came into you when you accepted Christ is not the spirit of a quitter.
Answers with Bayless Conley Pastor please pray for me (manu) and for my wife (Tiji)...we are going through the same situation.
I need it so much now. I'm have persecution for my Christian and conservative/libertarian belief in the university. The lecturers called the cops on me trying to have time arrest and failed me for not conforming to their liberal views. I'm in an atheist foreign land. I need prayers.
Some time we don't know what to do in time of trouble but God will make a way
Amen
Thanks Pastor...
This came at Perfect Timing Found thru the words of your share of The Gospels. Thank You ❤
So glad to see these earlier broadcast from 2010 to now on RUclips. This particular sermon has lifted me through some very difficult times. Thank you.
AMEN!
I can honestly say that this sermon has been a blessing for my life, I can watch numerous times and always find something new to it!
+Eric Ortiz, that's so great to hear. Thanks for letting Bayless and our team know that this message continues to speak into your life. ^The Answers Team
Bayless. Thank you so much ur messages. I listen every day and I learn so much from ur teachings! You r such an inspiration to me and help me so much with my walk with Jesus Christ. May God continue to bless u and ur ministry. !
Great sermon Pastor B love it!!!!
praise the lord pastor.you're preaching good,will you come to India to preach the word?my name is raja Phinihash, pastoring in India in the state of andhra Pradesh, vishakapatnam.
+Raja Phinihash May the Lord be with you in your ministry endeavors so that many are won to Christ. (Proverbs 11.30) Though Pastor Bayless does not have plans to visit India at this time, we hope he is able to travel to your region in the future. ^The Answers Team
Hi Bayless,
Hope you are doing well! I feel it is right for me to state first that I am not a Christian. I am proud of my own religion but respect all other religions including Christianity. I have been through some tough times of late (not VERY tough but tough). Watching your videos always gives me faith for various aspects of my life.
Today I had a very tough day at work and will probably be fired immediately or in a few days (because of the tough work environment and the effect it has on me as a person and my work performance). I truly believe that my immediate boss is not giving me a good chance to succeed and is practicing favoritism by helping and grooming another employee (someone at my work level and who does the same work) who is his friend and shares his nationality. I feel he is sabotaging me and preparing me for failure.
I had an argument with him today over this and and the owner of organization asked me to leave for the day and come back tomorrow. He had someone else tell me this. This is the second time I've had a problem here. I knew that my fate was sealed at this place. I held back tears on my way home. After sleeping for five hours I put my notebook PC on in the evening and logged onto RUclips. The first video I get suggested on your channel for my profile on RUclips is this video- "Struck Down But Not Destroyed".
Thanks for your comment +Max S. We're inspired to know that the video messages have been an encouragement to you, especially during this difficult time of uncertainty. We're believing that whatever comes next for you in your career will greatly overshadow the unpleasantness and disappointment you've experienced recently/so far. We moved a few messages from Bayless about promotion, success, and dealing with painful disappointments to this folder for you: goo.gl/nFnCaz We hope these messages are a blessing! ^The Answers Team
Thank you so much for the guidance and lovly to hear from you!
Max S Hi Max! I was watching this and saw your comment here five years earlier! You touched my "Grandma Heart"! Sorry you once experienced this trouble in your work life!! I was just wondering how you are now five years later?! Hope you get this after all this time!! Hope you are well! 🌸🌸🌸🌸
Why don't all God's children get healed? What do we do if the load we are bearing seems to be to great?
Jared, we would like to really consider your circumstances and find helpful teaching from Pastor Bayless' messages. Would you mind emailing us at Bayless@AnswersBC.org ? Thank you. Ultimately, we believe God is faithful to keep His promises, and that He can take even our worst trials and struggles and somehow bring good from them as He says in Romans 8.28 (NLT): “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” ^The Answers Team
Amen