2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
If you were feeling a bit like a caterpillar this morning when you woke up, take heart because the Holy Spirit is in the process of changing you into a beautiful butterfly with wings that will be able to make you soar and fly to places you never thought possible.😊
When the caterpillar is in his cocoon, he's in a dark place for quite a while, probably not realising how he's being prepared and changed to become the amazing creature God has designed him to be.
You and I are a bit like that caterpillar, sometimes going through a dark place, can't see the way out or forward, just letting God do His work in us, believing His promises to make us more and more like Jesus every day, like the Son of God Himself. Just think about that for a minute....when it says we are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.
Is Jesus glorious? Absolutely! Then you and I are being changed into the same image, that's part of what being glorious means. How amazingly wonderful is that! The difference is like the contrast from the ground creeping caterpillar compared to the beauty of a butterfly, some of which can fly up to 100 miles in a day and can reach a speed of nearly 30 miles an hour. Some difference to a caterpillar!
Jesus said, And the glory You gave me I have given them, .... (John17:22) Jesus has not only made us glorious, but He is constantly transforming us into the next stage of glorious to become more and like Him. We're a work in progress.
I do hope that raises your spirits this morning as you start the new week because we are 'in Christ' and the glorious light of Jesus' presence is shining in us and on us! Woohoo! Thank You Lord.
Have a great week!
this means even more if you’ve spent the night in a sleeping bag! 🤣🐛🦋 thankyou Jesus!
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