Changed

As I am reflecting on the events of yesterday, I find myself once again amazed by the creative power of God. Yesterday we packed up all the babies, television equipment and visited the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus. As we were taping segments for an upcoming program I was watching a seemingly dead lifeless brown bag. Then all at once it began to shake with life and a beautiful butterfly emerged. I realized we are much like that butterfly. When we hide ourselves in the cocoon of God's word we can't help but emerge changed, better than when we started more useful than when we began. For the person who will allow God's word to develop them, there is certainly much more of His best ahead. It brings to mind the scripture 2 Cor 5:17, where it says that in Christ we are new creatures. The emphasis is on IN CHRIST NEW. God's word is the anointed transforming power of God and it can be used as a weapon against the enemy. It can change things, rearrange things, produce things. So my thoughts are, "In Christ we are new, old things are gone". His best is there for us to experience. Put yourself in the cocoon of His word and when you emerge, use it. You and the things around you will be changed.