Dear friends,

I’ve always been fascinated with the idea that all things were created by the word of God. At His word, darkness became light, the never-ending void became an adorned firmament, and the deserted planet Earth was dressed in green vegetation, colorful flowers, and delicious fruit trees.

Since the Word that said, “Let there be light” is the same Word that said, “A new heart will I give you,” I wonder why everything at creation took only an instant to be created while the transformation of the human heart takes days, months, or years.

The difference is that human beings were made with free will, with the capacity and right to choose. When it comes to the spiritual transplant of human heart and mind, God doesn’t just order the transformation; He asks for our consent. In Isaiah 18:1, He says, “Let us reason together;” in Deuteronomy 30:19, He says, “Choose life," and in Revelation 3:20, He says “If any man open the door, I will come in.”

The greatest evidence of God’s love for us is in the fact that He doesn’t force His will on us—but rather gives us a choice as to whether to believe in His promises of transformation. But when we do believe, transformation will happen, our nature will change, and God’s purpose in our lives will be fulfilled.

Adrian Finaru