FIRST FRUIT FASTING EXERCISE Jan.22 – Feb 11. 2024 (Day 21)
Texts: Ps.4:3-8; 32:11; 126:1-6
Subtexts: Jn. 1:1-4, 14, Rom. 8:28-32, Heb. 2:9
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Our gratitude goes to the Almighty Who has taken us to the end of the beautiful 3 weeks spiritual ride. The testimonies are resounding on grace enjoyed, healing of homes and physical bodies preservation, enlightening of eyes of understating, revelations and spiritual uplift. Remember on the 21
st day of Daniels fast the ministering angel broke through the demonic barricade to access Daniel.
Our texts reveal the transformation of immortal Deity to moral humanity for some divine purpose (Isa. 46:9,10, Ps. 33:11, Pro. 19:21, Rom. 8:28-31, 11:33-36) This phenomenon can be called the mother of all metamorphosis.
Our message shall come under 3 points viz. (A)
The Process of the Metamorphosis
- The Purpose of The Mother of Metamorphosis (C) The Pertinent Lessons from the Phenomenon.
- THE PROCESS OF THE METAMORPHOSIS (Jn. 1:1-4, 14, Heb. 2:9)
In Biology, metamorphosis is defined as “the process of transformation from an immature form to an adult form in 2 or more distinct stages Eg. Egg to larva to pupa to imago seen in insects.
A dictionary defined it (i) as a change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one (ii) change of physical form, structure or substance especially by spiritual means.
This last definition is closer to our context. The Greek word
mӗtamŏrphŏō (pronounced
met-am-or-fŏ׳
-o) was translated transfigured (Matt. 17:2, Mk. 9:2), transformed (Rom. 12:2) as a verb means to change into another form.
Now, by mother of metamorphosis we infer the greatest originator of metamorphosis.
Mother of metamorphosis has to do with the eternal Word transforming to a mortal Man; the Creator turning to a Creature (Jn. 1:1-3,14, 8:56-59, 16:27-28, Col. 1:16-17). Vacating His seat as a Diety to become a limited man (Jn. 1:14, 17:5, Phil. 2:5) whose status is less than that of angels in heaven, His creatures (Heb. 2:9).
The process was like none other than had existed: neither like the creation of Adam and Eve nor like angels (Gen. 2:721-23, Lk. 1:35, 1 Cor. 15:48-49). And so His birth was remarkable (Isa. 7:14, Lk. 2:7-14)
- THE PURPOSE OF THE MOTHER OF METAMORPHOSIS
The Apostle revealed that it was for the purpose of suffering of death (Heb. 2:9, 14-18). This program was designed before the creation where by the only terrestrial creature made in God’s image would be redeemed by a vicarious death (Acts 2:22-23, 4:28). He couldn’t have come as an angel from heaven, as angels don’t suffer physical death or harm (cp. Isa. 53:3-5, Matt. 20:28, 26:64-68, 27:27-31, 34-36, 45-51)
So, the Divine plan was that the 2
nd Person in the Godhead called the LOGOS or Word
was to be transformed to the status of a creature so that He would live on earth as a Model and die vicariously thereby setting up a mechanism for the recovery of any man that cares (Isa. 53:11,12, 1Cor. 15:45). And whosoever cares by accepting His substituted death will automatically put on His righteousness (2 Cor. 5:21); and is expected to live for Him and also enjoy the other dividends of His vicarious death (2 Cor. 5:15, Jn.3:1-7, 1:12; Matt. 6:33). But whosoever neglects this substituted work shall groan in anguish throughout eternity (Rev. 21:7-8, Heb. 2:2-3, Eph. 5:1-8, 1 Cor. 6:9-10, Ps. 9:17)
- THE PERTINENT LESSONS FROM THE PHENOMENON
All scriptures revolve around the Person of Jesus (Jn. 5:39). The feat carried out by the Godhead to transform the Word to a man teaches that whatever an elect needs can easily be supplied by God (Lk. 1:37, Jer. 32:27).
Secondly, if the Creator could step down to become like His creature, what can He not do for the wellbeing of His redeemed that He has paid so much for? (Rom. 8:29, 1 Cor. 6:20). Therefore, He can give us the desired enabling status, enabling resources and enabling environment.
Thirdly, whosoever neglects this eternal plan of God will roast in eternity, lamenting the missed opportunities (Lk. 16:19-24)
The mother of all metamorphosis is a beacon of hope for all in need of some form of metamorphosis.
