We are just into a series on “LIVE DEAD” at our church. This week’s reflection is on Romans 12. Next Sunday we reflect on Romans 13:8-14. 

The process of “LIVE DEAD” begins with Paul’s urging in Romans 12:

So, brothers and sisters, because of God’s mercies, I encourage you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice that is holy and pleasing to God. This is your appropriate priestly service. ² Don’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you can figure out what God’s will is—what is good and pleasing and mature. (vv. 1-2, CEB)

We need transformed minds that will call us out. We need a fresh call to move away from being conformed to the spirit of this age and have our whole beings surrendered fully to the patterns of the Kingdom of God. 

The gospel means “GOOD NEWS.” It’s not a discussion on philosophy or a self-help tract. We have a message to proclaim and a new life to live out in front of this world. 

The question for this week in my life is this: Is my life fully surrendered to the power of the gospel?