March 14th, 2023
Tuesday, March 14
Humble, Not Proud
By: Allison Hand
Everything changes with Jesus.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico? This super-long trip can only happen if the monarch goes through an incredible process of change. The word Paul uses in today’s scripture for “transformation” is the word we use today for “metamorphosis.”
A butterfly changes from a not-so-pretty worm-like caterpillar into the most beautiful, majestic winged creature. What an amazing image of what God wants to do in our hearts and minds!
God doesn’t want to just change us a little here and a little there. He wants a radical, obvious change to where we no longer look like people of the world, but more and more like Jesus Christ.
The process of this life metamorphosis is not a one-and-done thing. We don’t just get before God and say “Alright, I am going to make better choices from now on, God.”
It takes time.
It takes us getting low and humble before God and asking Him where He needs to change you. We do this over and over again until we no longer recognize our old selves, and all the world sees is Christ in us.
Then we will truly fly.
Humble, Not Proud
By: Allison Hand
Everything changes with Jesus.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2
Did you know that monarch butterflies migrate 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico? This super-long trip can only happen if the monarch goes through an incredible process of change. The word Paul uses in today’s scripture for “transformation” is the word we use today for “metamorphosis.”
A butterfly changes from a not-so-pretty worm-like caterpillar into the most beautiful, majestic winged creature. What an amazing image of what God wants to do in our hearts and minds!
God doesn’t want to just change us a little here and a little there. He wants a radical, obvious change to where we no longer look like people of the world, but more and more like Jesus Christ.
The process of this life metamorphosis is not a one-and-done thing. We don’t just get before God and say “Alright, I am going to make better choices from now on, God.”
It takes time.
It takes us getting low and humble before God and asking Him where He needs to change you. We do this over and over again until we no longer recognize our old selves, and all the world sees is Christ in us.
Then we will truly fly.
Recent
Archive
2025
January
Paralysis of AnalysisA Daily CommitmentChild Like FaithThe Battle of the MindGPSSTOP. THINK. ACT. REVIEW.Let. It. Go.Choosing the Path of MercyQuick to Listen, Slow to SpeakPeacemakersBe Careful What You Wish ForRunYour Old Self Vs. The NewOn Not Loving the WorldLove One AnotherTreasure ChestsWho Sets the Bar?Be the You God Made You to BeTread a PathSo Much Better
February
Trust and ObeyA Pivotal MomentOh to Be the Mama of JesusA Fresh StartVictory or DefeatThe Edge of the CliffAuthorityHis Personal TouchForged by FaithSabbath - Setting You FreeHave You Prayed About It?Don't Build Your House on Sandy LandThe Centurion's FaithDon't Be OffendedWe All Need ItLighthouseIt's a Family ThingWhere the Ministry isHolding on by a Thread - and That's EnoughTraveling Essentials
March
Better is One DayDivine Interruption3 QuestionsThe Childlike ApproachThe Ignored ParableLost in the WoodsGathering or Scattering?Hindering InfluenceWhen Faith Gets a Performance Review"More"Knock KnockA Clear Call to ReadinessSowing SeedsThe Narrow DoorAgainst the GrainDo You Want ItI Once Was LostThe Unjust ManagerActs of Service, Echoes of EternityJust "Thank You"Soon and Very Soon
2024
January
New Year, Fresh StartA Good Plan for the New YearCall on MeHope Has a NameHolidays in Rear ViewHolinessHow to Have our Mind TransformedNew Year, New YouA Pattern of RenewalVictory in JesusFear Knot? Fear Not.Seek the LORDBetterWhere to Place your TrustRadical GraceGenerosity God's WayThe Poor and NeedyThe Open Hand ConceptA Need that Burdens your HeartHow's Your Heart?Who Are You?Testing in the Wilderness
February
Categories
Tags
no tags
No Comments