Being Transformed to Transform

When we are transformed by Jesus, this means that everything we have been in the past has already been changed, because we made a decision and that decision was the best, that of following Christ.

The transformation is that which we receive when we decide to open our hearts so that God enters and does what He wants in us, this change allows us to forget everything we once practiced, everything that we were. But God came and changed us.

And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Matthew 17:2

The transfiguration of Jesus was amazing, as verse 2 of chapter 17 of the book of Matthew tells us where Jesus shined like the brightness of the sun, this event was wonderful.

All those who were there witnessing that great miracle, that never seen feat, were completely surprised.

And not only the book of Matthew talks about transformation, throughout the Bible we can find many characters that were transformed.

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 3:18

Here we can see the expression of the writer of the second letter to the Corinthians making a clarification of how we can contemplate the beauty of Jesus, and seeing this marvelous glory and splendor, we are completely transformed, when looking with open face His majesty, His power.

When we come before God, we must ask that our whole being be changed and that His grace descend upon each one according to His will. If we believe all this will be possible, because God called us to change, so that we can also lead others to that change and that sublime grace that comes from God.

One of the greatest evidences of a true transformation is that our desires begin to align with the desires of God. Before Christ reached us with His grace, we walked according to our own passions, thoughts and ambitions, but when His light touched our hearts, everything took a new direction. The things that once enslaved us lose their power, and the things that once seemed unimportant now become precious. The transformation of Christ is not merely external; it penetrates the deepest areas of the soul, cleansing, renewing, and redirecting us toward a life that reflects His character. This change does not happen in one day, but it is progressive—“from glory to glory”—as the apostle Paul reminds us.

Just like the disciples who witnessed the radiant transfiguration of Jesus, we also experience moments when God allows us to see His glory in such a clear way that it strengthens our faith and renews our commitment to Him. These experiences remind us that the Christian life is not based on religious routines but on a living relationship with a Savior who continues transforming His people daily. And even when we face weaknesses or struggles, the Spirit of the Lord continues shaping us into the image of Christ with patience and love. Transformation does not mean perfection, but direction. It means that we no longer walk toward darkness, but toward the light of the One who called us.

This is why we should seek God with a sincere heart, asking Him every day to continue His work in us. Transformation is a divine process that requires surrender, humility, and perseverance. When we allow God to mold us, He not only changes our inner life, but also uses us as instruments of His grace to influence others. A transformed life becomes a testimony of hope for those who still walk in confusion or despair. Let us therefore continue asking the Lord to perfect His work within us, trusting that the One who began the good work will carry it on to completion. May our lives be a clear reflection of the transforming power of Christ, inspiring others to seek that same glorious change that comes from God alone.