February 1

Spiritual Transformation

The power that enables him [Jesus] to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body (Philippians 3:21).

Scripture: Philippians 3:17–4:1

Song: “It Took a Miracle”

A few summers ago I planted parsley to pick for cooking, but at the time didn’t know that parsley is a butterfly-friendly plant. Swallowtails lay their eggs on the plants. And so, before long, butterflies came to my parsley. Then there were eggs and soon big striped caterpillars . . . eating my parsley!

My husband wanted to protect the parsley and started squashing the caterpillars. Later I wished we hadn’t demolished the caterpillars. I’d much rather let caterpillars eat my parsley and then go through their transformation so I could enjoy more beautiful swallowtail butterflies in my garden. I’ll gladly buy parsley at the supermarket.

Some day we who believe will go through a transformation from our earthly bodies to glorified bodies. We’ll be equipped to live in the Heavenly realm. It won’t matter how we’ve been squashed while on earth. We could even be burned at the stake and the power of Jesus Christ will still transform us into a fit citizen of Heaven.

Heavenly Father, we stand amazed at Your majesty and power. We are humbled to be included in Your great plan for our future. In Jesus’ name, amen.