A Butterfly Child

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away and see, the new has come."  2 Corinthians 5:17   CSB 

A butterfly starts life as an ugly, wrinkly, slimy caterpillar. Some may like them, some may not. However, as nature progresses, the caterpillar creates a cocoon like effect and gradually evolves into a butterfly. At this stage, the butterfly is still in the cocoon and needs to break out. As it does so, its wings become stronger because of this process, and this gives the butterfly the power to fly. If it didn't try to break out or, if a person slit the cocoon in half to reveal the butterfly, it would not be able to fly. It needs the strength of breaking out to give power to its wings.

In the similar way, God has given us strength and brought us out of our cocoon or shell and daily gives us the strength to begin life has a new creation. If you like, we are like a 'Butterfly Child' as we go flitting from here to there. We are beautiful in God's eyes because, He is beautiful and, as we become more like Jesus, we become breathtakingly attractive to a lost soul. What they see in us, when we live in such a way, is an image of Jesus and some begin to want this themselves.

A butterfly flits from bush to plant and very rarely remains in one position for too long. Now, this is like being an evangelist; they go from town to town, church to church, never staying in the one place. If you are called to be an evangelist then, this will be life for you. However, if you are called initially to be a pew-filler then this is your bag at this time. You need to be trained before you go out to do great things. One can't run before they walk. There is a process for all of us to work through. When you are ready, God will show you what He has in store for you. But you won't discover this by flitting from one church to the other trying to find better things. You need maturity and stability initially.

When we see a butterfly in all its glory, most of us are captivated by it, especially if you are a keen photographer or artist, and as I mentioned earlier, a lot of people are drawn to it. When you live as a spiritual butterfly it is very similar. People just want to know you and, even though they may not know why. It just happens. Sadly others may despise you.

If you look at yourself as a caterpillar - wrinkly, ugly and of no use to anyone, you need to change this and the best way is to stay close to Jesus. Allow Him to build you up; to encourage you and ignite your self-worth. I tell you now, if you feel this way, you are believing the lies of the devil. You may not believe it but, you are a butterfly in the making. You just need to believe this, accept it and decide that you are going to begin to live in such a way.

You are a beautiful butterfly created and, Jesus wants to bring you out into the world full of strength. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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