Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler weather , the slower pace compared to summer and of course the beautiful colors of the trees.
In order for the trees to become the brilliant colors of Autumn they have to experience a change.
The transformation takes place when the sunlight and cool nights cause the leaves to turn stored glucose into the vibrant fall foliage colors that we enjoy each year.
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What once had been a forest of green has now become Mother Natures kaleidoscope of jewels. A complete transformation and a reflection of God's Glory.
" Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Romans 12:2
This scripture refers to our nature and character being completely changed when our minds come into agreement with the truth of God's word.
In the Greek , the word transform is the same word used in to describe Christ's transfiguration in Matthew 17:2.
"There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light."
Matthew 17:2
The physical appearance of Jesus was changed to reflect the glory of God.
As our hearts and minds come into agreement with our Heavenly Father, we too are transformed to reflect God's glory.
When we conform to the world we reflect the world and the carnal nature of sin. We stay stuck and don't grow. When we don't grow we can't change. When we don't change we won't grow. It is a cycle that ends in disappointment and death. When we allow the Lord to transform us , we change, we grow and we become a beautiful reflection of God's love and glory to shine for the world around us.
As you enjoy the colorful splendor of the Autumn trees, ask yourself these questions:
Have I conformed or am I transformed?
Do I reflect the world around me or do I reflect the glory of God?
"PRAISE THE LORD AND SHARE THE GOOD NEWS!"
Donna Selma Lind
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