Calibration

As students, we are familiar with the term calibration. When you go to a lab (either chemistry, physics, or engineering), there are instruments that are used to measure something. For example, a balance is an instrument to measure weight. It is known that after many uses, the balance needs to be calibrated periodically in order to keep its accuracy in the measurement.

We are prone to sin, and it is by the amazing power and grace from our Lord Jesus Christ that we can repent and are transformed day by day into his image, walking away from sin. But there is always a warfare in myself between the spiritual desires to please God and the fleshly desires to please me. I find that my sinful nature is like gravity, pulling me to do things I don't want to do. It is only by God's grace that I know Christ loves me and that by the Holy Spirit there is power to transform a wretched man like me.

That's why it is so important to be in constant alignment with God. It is essential that we know Him more and more, that we study His Word frequently, that we are rely on His power everyday. Also, personally I find very refreshing to spend time reflecting on my recent actions to examine myself and to realize that God's grace never ceases to amaze me.

Just like the balance needs to be calibrated periodically, our minds and hearts need to be calibrated constantly so that our minds are aligned with God's mind, and our heart beating at the rhythm of the gospel.