Romans 12:2 ‘And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.’

DAILY READING John 13:21-38; 2 Chronicles 19; Psalm 78:38-55

John Dillinger was a notorious American bank robber in the 1930s. After the FBI labeled him America’s first “Public Enemy No. 1” and placed a $10,000 reward on his head, he decided to change his features to avoid recognition. He underwent a crude face lift to alter his facial features and obliterate his fingerprints with acid. However, after he died, experts discerned a few of the remaining ridge patterns on his fingers and identified him easily.

It’s indeed amazing that in the entire world no two people have the same fingerprints. The study of fingerprints has been around for about 100 years, and in all that time, no two people have ever been found to have the same prints. Not even twins. Identical twins often share personality traits, interests and habits. They come from the same fertilized egg and share the same genetic blueprint. To a standard DNA test, they are indistinguishable. But any forensics expert will tell you that there is at least one surefire way to tell them apart – through their finger prints!

Everyone has their own unique pattern of fingerprint that can be used to easily identify them. What that means is that you are not mass produced. You are a master piece. No one else has been given exactly the same makeup as God has given you. Your face, your fingerprints, your voice, and your genetic makeup are matched by no one else’s. God has specially handcrafted you with your unique personality, talents and characteristics.

What it also means is that you have a unique purpose in life. No one else has your abilities and talents combined with your personality and standing to do the job God has called you to do.

You are anointed to be you. You are not where you are or who you are by accident. God has uniquely crafted you to fulfill a particular purpose. This is why you must follow your calling. There is a specific race set before you. Your track is different from others’. God has given to you according to your abilities. And you will be judged according to how you traded with your unique talents.

This is why you cannot afford to sit on the oars. Follow your calling. Often, the pressures of life forces men to abandon their unique calling to settle for a common existence. But that’s not you.

In Romans 12:2, Apostle Paul is essentially saying, “Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold”. There’s a constant pressure trying to squeeze you into being common, into doing what everyone else is doing. Don’t let that thinking rub off on you. If others want to be common, that’s their choice. But that’s not who you are. Stand out in the crowd. Those who despite the pressures of life persist in following their unique call, are those who walk into history books for achieving the extraordinary. That is where you belong. Therefore do not settle for less. Keep pressing unto the high calling of God in Christ Jesus for you. And as you run your race looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith, you will surely reach your goal.

PRAYER: Lord, please help me to always walk by faith and not by sight. Show me the way to the great destiny You have for me, and guide me by Your Spirit until I arrive there in Jesus’ name.

QUOTE

There is more to you than meets the eyes. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise. – WORDBITE 222.