There is an important lesson to take note of in the story of Noah. The tigers went into the ark and didn’t come back out plant eaters. Their nature did not change by being in the ark. The animals were saved from the flood. That is their lives were preserved for a time, but their natures did not change. They were not transformed. The tiger did not repent of eating other animals; he stayed the way he was.
So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
“Early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them” (John 8:2, NLT).
Jesus’ reputation had spread far and wide because he spoke profound words and performed powerful works of God. Yet, no sooner had this crowd of commoners gathered than the religious leaders showed up.
“At times,” she confessed, “I wanted to give up and become Hindu again.”
World Challenge partners came to Priya’s church and talked about living as a light for God in the neighborhood.
The gospel will always be at the forefront of World Challenge’s mission. And in strife-torn regions like this one, your gifts help us partner with local ministries to support humble servants such as Samir to bring Christ’s truth and love to the world’s most unreached people.
Gary Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of Christians putting on their new self in Christ, leading to a transformed life that reflects the glory of Jesus.
