Our trials are designed to conform us to the image of Jesus. Galatians 5:22-23. The fruit of the Spirit in the life of an authentic follower of Christ, is the outward evidence of an inward transformation.

We live in this world. 1 John 2:15 says that if we love or embrace the things of this world’s system, the love of the Father is not in us. John 14:21 is a measuring stick of our authenticity. It says, “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”

The Greek word for manifest is in two parts. “in” and “to cause to shine.” It means to appear, come to view, reveal, exhibit, make visible, present oneself in the sight of another, be conspicuous. Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

Jesus is Truth. It is His truth that brings inner transformation ~ metamorphosis. It sets us free from ourselves.