Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Yes, we must cooperate with God by surrendering ourselves to be changed, but beyond that, it is an entirely creative work that never originates with man. It must be accomplished by a power outside of and beyond ourselves for it is the power of God working within us which brings us to that elevated state of spiritual maturity.
Thus, there is hope for us, living with the Laodicean frame of mind; if we would accept the evaluation of the true witness, we too may walk in the footsteps of those who underwent that radical transformation and change, the Bible speaks of.
So in closing, we are reminded and encouraged that God is still in the business of converting old Humpty Dumpty, for this work must be accomplished in all who would face earth’s final conflict. In other words, we will not be able to come up to the time of trouble with good behavior only, we would have to be thoroughly converted.
Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!