Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him.
There is a BIG DIFFERENCE between YOU IN CHRIST, and CHRIST IN YOU. Do you know that you may be in Christ (salvation) but Christ may not yet be formed in you(Transformation)?
The Transformation, ie, the Metamorphoo which is the complete change of form can be vividly observed in the life cycle of a butterfly or moth. When you see a young butterfly (called a caterpillar), it looks nothing like the beautiful, colorful adult butterfly. In fact, there is a total change of form, such that you must be told that it is the same animal else you would never know.
In science, this is what we call the complete metamorphosis. There are 4 stages in that development:
1.the egg
2.the larva
3.the pupa
4.the adult (we call butterfly)
The man/woman in Christ who has undergone TRANSFORMATION and has put on Christ is a different man in character and in conduct, so much such that, it should be difficult to tell the difference between him THEN and him NOW. Beloved, GO AFTER THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST and TARRY in His presence, for by this you will be changed into another man. Hallelujah!Glooooory!
May this week be full of so much glory for you, such that you will need help enjoying it. Amen!
GRACEFUL MORNING