A New Creation

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Recently I read something fascinating about caterpillars becoming butterflies, versus pollywogs becoming frogs.

Pollywogs simply transform—lose their tails and grow legs. These are natural changes of a young creature maturing.

But the caterpillar? It actually dies, and its body liquifies into “caterpillar soup” inside its cocoon or chrysalis. In the process, specialized cells survive, and from these cells, butterfly body parts develop. A caterpillar’s metamorphosis reflects death and resurrection. Being made completely new.

Something magnificent like this happens when we are born anew in Christ. I remember when I finally yielded my life to Him. I stepped into a vibrancy of life I’d never known.

Being born again isn’t a pollywog alteration. The essence of one’s inner being changes as one is made a new spiritual creation. Like the caterpillar that dies before becoming a butterfly, one’s spirit, once dead in sin, is given new life.

Interestingly, some moths remember their caterpillar days. No surprise we struggle with old habits even after our rebirth. As our metamorphosed spirit grows into maturity in Christ, God transforms us to be all He created us to be. 

Consider your spiritual journey in my 21-day devotional, “Walking Through Shadows: Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark.” Grab your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FT515VPQ/ 

Blessings,

Sherry💞

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