The Transformer

One of many kid's favorite toys in recent years was the transformers. They consisted of an object such as a car or boat that with a few twists of the parts became a greater object such as a robot or super hero. On a far grander and eternal scale we have a Transformer who can take our lives and through his power and wisdom make them useful, purposeful and happy. With his action in our lives also comes a changed eternal destination.

In Psalm 107 we see our Transformer at work. The Psalm is punctuated with the expression, "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!" As we see his work on behalf of his people we are compelled to join in the chorus in agreement. Note the first example of God's transforming power. People are described as those who "wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way", as people who "found no city to dwell in", as those who were "hungry and thirsty, their sould fainted in them." Here were people who had no direction, no comfort and no satisfaction in life. Then in response to their cry God stepped in and "He delivered them out of their distress. And He led them forth by the right way, That they might go to a city for a dwelling place." Each of their deficiencies was met by God's transforming power.

We have the same God and we have the same problems. As residents of this world we are wandering in the wilderness with no dwelling place. We are left spiritually with hunger and thirst. Two thousand years ago God stepped into our circumstances in the person of Jesus and provided the means of transforming our lives. If you long for a sense of belonging, God welcomes you into his family. He offers the deliverance, direction and satisfaction you seek. Let the Transformer work on you today.