Redeemed, Transferred, Transformed

Posted Apr 16, 07:18 AM by Kay Camenisch

This morning I am rejoicing in the Lord’s goodness. Yesterday we had one of those beautiful times in church when God orchestrates the service. One person led worship, one gave testimony of fresh insights from God, and another brought the message, but God orchestrated them all into one powerful focus. The message was particularly alive to me because I’ve been experiencing it this past week.

Robert shared that Christ has indeed redeemed us, but it is more than redemption from hell to heaven. As we were redeemed from sin, death, and hell, we were taken into God’s family, His kingdom, His power and provision. Through grace, He gives His children (the redeemed) the desire, the power, and the resources to accomplish His purposes. If, after we have been redeemed, we try to do things in our own strength and with our own resources, we are walking in pride. If we hesitate to move forward in obedience to God because of lack of resources, it’s also pride. If God calls us to do something, He will provide everything necessary to accomplish it.

The message yesterday was taken from John 6, where Jesus feeds the multitude from five loaves and two fish. One point of the message was that as we give our little to Jesus, He transforms and multiplies it. There was nothing notable about the lad—he is even unnamed—but when he gave his simple lunch to Jesus, it fed a multitude. Simply put, as we transfer our little to Jesus, He transforms it for His purposes.

Last week I spent a lot of energy on getting Uprooting Anger ready to go to the publisher. Donna Rees is editing, and Becky Rees is doing the layout for me. Last week we worked hard, with e-mails flying back and forth with questions and clarifications. It is such a blessing and joy to work with them because they share the vision of the finished project and go the extra mile to bring it about. It’s amazing to see God’s provision through them, and to see my little bit taken and shaped and molded so it will effectively feed the masses. Instead of breaking the bread, they are the hands, and the provision of God, putting it together.

In addition, Saturday my son Jonathan created a website for the book, exhibiting the same gracious spirit of oneness and servanthood. That’s another task that is far beyond my abilities, a sign of the Lord’s provision, His creative multiplication. Is it stretching it to see Jonathan as building the baskets to take the bread to the masses, at least to introduce it to them? I have put the book in God’s hands, and He is providing the things I need to be obedient to His direction.

I still have questions about how I will market Uprooting Anger, but keep reminding myself of the Lord’s goodness and provision. I have enough worries for today. I am part of His family and His kingdom. He has the power and resources to accomplish His purposes. I can put my cares about marketing in His hands along with the book itself. Because I am redeemed, as I transfer, He will transform—and I will remain amazed at His goodness!

I pray that you will see the transforming power of the Lord in your life this week.

You can check out the new site at www.uprootinganger.com.