State of Becoming

Good morning Ekklesia

Life, my dear brothers and sisters, is a journey of transformation. It’s a journey of becoming the best version of ourselves, crafted in the image of our Creator. Just as a potter molds clay into a masterpiece, so does God mold us into vessels of honor and purpose.

But this transformation, this becoming, it's a process. It’s not an overnight miracle but a daily walk of faith and surrender. Just as a seed grows into a mighty tree through seasons of rain and sunshine, so do we grow through the seasons of life.

Each trial, each challenge we face, is an opportunity for growth. When we face adversity, we have a choice: to shrink back in fear or to rise up in faith. Remember, God doesn’t promise us a life without storms, but He promises to walk with us through them.

In our journey of personal growth, progression is key. It’s not about comparing ourselves to others but about striving to be better than we were yesterday. The Apostle Paul urges us in Philippians 3:13-14, “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

So, let us press on, dear friends, with perseverance and faith. Let us embrace the process, knowing that God is working in us and through us. Let us become the masterpiece He designed us to be, shining His light in a world that desperately needs it.

Ekklesia, I pray you will be encouraged today, knowing that your journey is not in vain. God is with you every step of the way, guiding you, shaping you, and transforming you into the best version of yourself. Amen.

LoveUmorethanUknow, Pastor Stephän Kirby