THE PARABLE OF THE BUTTERFLY

Years ago I heard the Lord tell me I was going to go through a process of change, similar to that of a butterfly. At that time, He quickened a children’s book to my ears. Upon reading it the processes of a butterfly’s growth were quickened to me.

The Lord is bringing all His people through these changes, so it behooves us to understand the metamorphosis of the butterfly and compare the spiritual parables of how they match our lives. The butterfly begins as a small egg. It grows into a little caterpillar who does nothing but eat, growing bigger and Bigger and BIGGER. Then it spins a cocoon away from the view of the world, and slowly is transformed. Suddenly it emerges with wings to fly.

The life cycle of the butterfly is called metamorphosis, which means change or transformation. I am thinking about the Monarch (king) butterfly, in particular, but all butterflies go through 4 separate stages in their life cycle: the egg, caterpillar, pupa (chrysalis), and the butterfly. The next few postings will search out these stages as to their spiritual parables. It is my prayer that we will be given greater understanding of where we are in our growth in the Lord through these postings, and thus be better equipped to face the day with increasing faith and inner strength.

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METAMORPHOSIS IN SCRIPTURE

The Greek word metamorphose {3339} is used 4 times in the NT.

Matthew 17:2 KJV

And was transfigured {3339} before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.

Mark 9:2 KJV

And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured {3339} before them.

Romans 12:2 KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed {3339} by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed {3339} into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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METAMORPHOSIS DEFINITIONS

The following number 3339 is taken from the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance Greek Dictionary. #3339 is from another word 3445 which is from 3444, and etc.

NT:3339

metamorphoo (met-am-or-fo'-o); from NT:3326 and NT:3445; to transform (literally or figuratively, "metamorphose"):

KJV - change, transfigure, transform.

NT:3445

morphoo (mor-fo'-o); from the same as NT:3444; to fashion (figuratively):

KJV - form.

NT:3444

morphe (mor-fay'); perhaps from the base of NT:3313 (through the idea of adjustment of parts); shape; figuratively, nature:

KJV - form.

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SANDY RHEMA

HEARD: The mind-sets of My people are being transformed. Metamorphosis. Hidden. Transformed. The gospel at the pace of walking. I AM with you. Transformed. I AM training you.

HEARD: Holiness is what You want from me. Take my mind and transform it. Take my will and form it to Yours. How long will it take? As long as you need.

At last you’re here. Humble beginnings.

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." (Rom 12:1-2 NKJV)

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GRANDMA ANNA RHEMA

HEARD: Some receiving now. Forerunners. One by one to Zion. Changed. Mind transformed. Not body, that comes later.

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CONCLUSION

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{Words to Ponder are summaries of His quickened Words}

WORD TO PONDER: CHANGING YOU

Just like the birthing of a butterfly, I AM changing you. I AM bringing you into alignment with My mind, the mind of Christ. Your mind, will and attitude will be transformed into the beauty of one who is meek, gentle and humble. I shall thoroughly prepare you to be among the living blossoms of glory and spread nectar to the world around you. You shall emerge with the full wings of faith and be a source of vivid, yet delicate beauty, displaying My glory and love.