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 (Romans 12:2).
The word “prove” in our opening verse is the Greek
“dokimazo,” a very interesting word. Let me get you
to fully appreciate its import by painting you a picture. If
you’ve ever travelled to a foreign country, you most certainly
would have passed through ‘customs and immigration’ before
you were allowed in. Usually, you’re made to pass through or
pass your things through some machine to scan whatever you
have, to be sure you’re not bringing in contraband. The
‘customs or immigration’ officials scrutinize you to decide if
you’re eligible to go in. That’s “dokimazo.”
When it says, “…that ye may prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2) it
means, like those officers, you’re God’s man or woman to
scrutinize, decide, and choose the good things that you want
to come into this world; things that conform with the good,
acceptable and perfect will of God.
You’re the expression of His goodness; the vent for
His glory. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath made him
to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made
the righteousness of God in him.” We’re the righteousness of
God; His righteous ones. We give expression to God’s glory;
we allow the good things of God to come into this World.
It’s our calling. All of creation is in pain, groaning and waiting
for the manifestation of the sons of God (Romans 8:19). And
God says to us, “prove what is that good, and acceptable, and
perfect, will of God.” It’s our job.
We “Prove” His Will
Now you can further understand what Jesus meant
when He said whatever you forbid on earth is forbidden in
heaven, and whatever you permit on earth is permitted in
heaven (Matthew 18:18). So, what are you going to allow into
your world? Let good things come through you. Allow His
joy, peace, prosperity, love, kindness, and righteousness, flow
through you to your world. When people see you, let them
see joy; joy unspeakable and full of glory. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for
guiding me in the path of your
perfect will for my life through the
guidance from your Word, and
the Holy Spirit. I express your
goodness, righteousness, love,
glory, and joy, filling my world
with the aroma of your glory, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
John 14:15-31
1 Chronicles 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians
14:10-19
Proverbs 25
FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 8:19
Matthew 18:18
1 Thessalonians 5:21