Transformed and Transforming

Transformed and Transforming

Bible:2 Chronicles 33:9-17

[Manasseh] restored the altar of the Lord and sacrificed fellowship offerings
and thank-offerings on it, and told Judah to serve the Lord,
the God of Israel (V.16).

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Tani and Modupe grew up in Nigeria and went to the UK to study. Having been transformed by God’s love, they never imagined that they would be used to transform a poor, cut-off community in the UK. As Tani and Modupe shared the love and welcome of God with their community, many people came to them to find out more about Jesus. They lead a lively church and continue to run lots of community projects that have led to a significant transformation of the whole area. Manasseh changed his community, first for evil and then for good. Crowned king of Judah at the age of twelve, he led his people down bad paths and theydid great evil for many years (2 CHRONICLES 33:1-9). They paid no attention to God’s warnings and so He allowed Manasseh to be taken prisoner to Babylon (VV.10-11). In his suffering, the king cried out to God who heard his prayer and gave him back his kingdom (VV.12-13). The now reformed king rebuilt the city walls and got rid of the fake gods (VV.14-15). “He restored the altar of the Lord and . . . told Judah to serve the Lord, the God of Israel” (V.16). As the people saw the radical transformation of Manasseh, they also turned back to God and were transformed (V.17). As we get to know God better, may He transform us and our friends, families and communities through us.

YOUR TRANSFORMATION BY GOD BRINGS
TRANSFORMATION TO OTHERS.

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