A Transformation Journey

A Transformation Journey

By José Maldonado
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​Our spiritual journey begins with a pivotal moment—the decision to have Faith in Jesus Christ. It's the starting point of our eternal adventure, a journey we may not initially perceive as a journey. Without Faith, we possess only head knowledge, but actual life transformation begins when we believe.

We've often been led to think that Faith is the end of our journey as Christians. Faith is not the end; it's the start. Once we embrace Faith, we step into a new dimension of existence. Life's challenges may not disappear, but now we have divine assistance and no longer confront difficulties alone. We are under a new level of protection, "so are you in My hand" (Jeremiah 18:6).

Our spiritual exploration ends when we intentionally make Jesus Christ the master of our lives. "Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge." (2 Peter 1:5). Faith becomes the foundation on which we can now start building our new lives. Our next step on the journey is to ask God to guide us towards moral excellence. We transition from passive observers of our Faith to active participants in a transformation journey by following Jesus' example in everything we do.

The adventure continues, so we don't stop at moral excellence. At this point in our journey, we have momentum and need to keep going. Our journey continues, leading us toward knowledge that goes beyond mere intellectual understanding. We are now getting to the sweet spot! We now gain a profound awareness of God's ways, enabling us to understand how to please Him with our actions.

​I encourage you to reflect on your faith journey now; don't put it off. Take intentional steps to embrace moral excellence as a response to your Faith. Pursue a more profound knowledge of God. Remember, Faith is just the beginning, and our journey unfolds as we add moral excellence and knowledge of God to it. It's a path filled with growth, discovery, divine surprises, and a profound relationship with our Creator.