Transformed Through Tough Times

Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of the mind. Romans 12:2

The word “transformed” is taken from the Greek word “metamorphoo” or metamorphosis which is aptly described in the transitional life of the crawling worm, constructing his cocoon, breaking free from its self-induced prison to become a beautiful butterfly.

It is said that if we were to help the butterfly remove itself from the cocoon, the butterfly would not be strong enough to survive. It is the struggle that prepares the butterfly to become strong enough to take wings. Without the struggle in the cocoon, it could not survive as a butterfly.

Our Abba Father has a similar plan for His children. Many Christians have gone through significant adversity, from childhood abuse to current painful situations. Our natural desire is to get out of the agony. However, though He could supernaturally release us from the cocoon’s struggle, He knows our wrestling will make our life stronger – if we cooperate with His plan (yielded and obedient.) A beautiful butterfly evolves out of the cocoon. And so with us!

“God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.” (The Message.)