December 3, 2023

by Kimberly Hobbs 

EMPOWERING LIVES WITH PURPOSE:
In the Bible, flowers often symbolize various virtues such as love, faith, and hope, as well as significant events in the lives of biblical figures. For example, the lily represents purity, innocence, and resurrection, while the rose symbolizes love, beauty, and hope.
As Christians, we are so often told that the Bible literally talks about everything. But does it actually reference or mention butterflies?
Butterflies are creatures of transformation, changing from a crawling caterpillar stuck on a tree into the freedom of a gorgeous butterfly fluttering its wings wherever it goes.
Many Christians, desire dramatic long-term transformation too! Let’s look at Bible verses about butterflies and discover what these stunning, delicate creatures might mean for you.
We often hear the phrase “God is transforming us like a butterfly” but what Bible verse about butterflies actually talks about that? The truth is that the Bible doesn’t reference or mention actual butterflies. But the Bible is full of scripture about what butterflies “symbolize.”
What do butterflies symbolize in the Bible?
In the Bible, butterflies symbolize new beginnings, transformation, and change.
Sometimes biblical concepts can be hard to read or understand, but we can absolutely visualize the change that happens when a caterpillar transforms into a beautiful butterfly!
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” ( Hebrews 11:1)
The word hope is used throughout God’s word but the truth is that the Bible doesn’t reference or mention actual butterflies. But we can all agree they are God’s beautiful creation with life lessons attached and as we see it is a reminder of new beginnings,  let us attach the hope God speaks of in His word. Dig deep to study more….🩷🩷🩷