When I think of my own definition of divergent in today's society, I think it applies to present day. Someone who is divergent is able to operate in many roles and not just one. Taking it a step farther, a divergent person is one who operates in the natural and the spiritual. If we understand the power that has been given to us to walk as a Christian on the earth, then we understand why being divergent is dangerous. It's mostly dangerous to the Devil, who is seeking to devour you like a roaring lion. The very thought of you thinking on your own and organizing your life around the Word to live in God's kingdom on Earth scares the Devil. Satan would prefer that you would be ignorant and continue to walk in a single focus lifestyle: a bland Christian who does not live beyond the salvation experience. He enjoys resting and not worrying when your feet touch the ground in the morning because you do not have the revelation of who you are in Christ: You are divergent! I pray you receive that revelation today.
In this book, society has been narrowed down to five factions. The major roles in society have been separated out in an attempt to protect society. The problem is that you cannot take people and put them into one box and make them dress the same way, look the same way, and think the same way. We find out is that in the end, they are not all able to suppress their ability to be multifaceted, their ability to choose, and their ability to think and act outside of their factions. They cannot be brainwashed anymore! They are a pure breed of divergent ones. So are God's people.
So you're reading this and you're thinking that that is exactly what the Christian world tries to do to people. I hope not!!!! This should not be the case. The shepherds and the leadership should seek to grow and develop people in their unique talents and gifts. While there are guidelines for dressing modest in all societies, this is not telling people they have to wear a suit and a tie the church etc. People should know the Word and what they believe and not be told to do so. The truth is knowing what you know and believing what you believe depends on your study and quiet time with God. Yes, when you come to church you consider and take in what the preacher says, but true Divergent people are thinkers and they line everything up to the Word of God.
I believe that God embraces the divergent ones. Think about this. We are all different but unified in one purpose: Christ. Each one of us can reach a certain specific group because of our uniqueness in God. This is the same for the other side. There are dark divergent ones too. Depending on how we advertise for and in whatever place where we are, this depends on who we will draw people to. The Bible tells us to be fishers of men and draw men to God, The Bible tells us to live our lives like an open book; therefore, we should be transparent and true in all situations. It should be clear that we are divergent for Christ!
I did not intend to open a can of worms and take each character and plot elements and line it up to Christianity. What I really wanted to express today is that you are divergent in God. Why not start acting like it? You are the chosen generation. You are supposed to rise and shine and lead people to Christ. How can you do that in darkness? How can you do that if you do not embrace both the natural and spiritual aspects of Christianity? Divergent people are serious about their purpose in God. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that we have a plan and a purpose for our life.
God did not wake you up today for you to play church and Christianity; instead, He woke you up today to live and be Christ like! He did not wake you up today to pretend to some that you are godlike and to others to act another way. Praise God, He woke you up today! Praise Him and radically live divergent for Him!
Finally, I've taken a new approach and am writing this as I am walking and praying. I will of course review later.
God bless...... divergent ones!
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