Metamorphosis
(When he shall appear we shall be like him)
Metamorphosis is a dramatic change of the form or nature or behavior of a person into a completely different being, by natural or supernatural means.
“Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.”
Isaiah 41:14 KJV
- God wants to have your disorganized and disjointed life (worm life) so he can turn it around
- From worm to treshing instrument
Stages of metamorphosis for a butterfly
Egg stage-> Caterpillar (larva) -> chrysalis Shell stage of inactivity (Pupa) -> Adult Butterfly
Stages of Metamorphosis for man;
1. A Change of your mind;
you must present yourself in surrender for your mind to be renewed
““I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
Romans 12:1 KJV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2 KJV
2. Spirituality Gal 6:1-5 (states the attributes of spiritual people)
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.1Tim 4:8
3. Diligence prov 22:29
(We don't act as convenient, we act as commanded)
The size of the anointing/grace will not matter in the face of laziness
4. Accountability
Galatians 5:25-26
25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
4. Develop the giftings of God on your inside
“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”
2 Timothy 1:6 KJV
NB: Like David don’t just focus on spiritual gifts but physical gifts as well
1sam17:39_40&50 NKJV