Divine Design

1 Timothy 4:5-6  For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer. [NASB]  

We are all God’s Divine Design. Just like a butterfly undergoes a metamorphosis, so shall we only this transformation is from the outside in. Our outward appearance remains pretty much the same. It’s what God is doing on the inside that renders the transformation; one even more beautiful than the emerging butterfly. In this transformation we become conformed to the likeness of Christ.

Metamorphosis: 
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into 
a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

The butterfly begins life as a tiny egg on a leaf and it then grows into a fuzzy caterpillar; sometimes cute, sometimes not so much. After a time in its cocoon, no longer a caterpillar it emerges as a beautiful butterfly, then it takes flight -- transformation complete. This little thing isn’t only beautiful, it gets to fly too!

     

You are His Divine Design. You are beautiful even though you may not always feel like it, or even believe it. He made you to fly. This is a gift that many of us are reluctant to accept. We see ourselves as plain, not so smart, timid, fearful, old, fat or thin, or whatever it is that’s keeping us from accepting His gift, but it’s not the way God see us. He sees each one of us as His own, His beloved child. Seek Him and you will find Him (Matt 7:7, Luke 11:9). He is waiting for you.

     

Accept Christ as your Lord and Savior and you too can soar to heights never imagined. Allow God to transform you heart (Rom 12:2). He wants a relationship with you, to set you apart, sanctified (John 17:17) and transformed into His image. That’s what sanctification is and it happens when you make it your business to know Christ. Read, study and pray (1Tim 4:5-6). The more time you spend with God the stronger your relationship with Him becomes.

At some point in this transformation process you will begin reflecting Christ to others. It is at those times when you could not be more beautiful. This is His Devine Design.