April 16, 2012

BEAUTY AND DESIGN

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This is a link to :Illustra Media a home for exquisite documentaries, from which I found a beautiful presentation of the delicate stages of a butterflies' METAMORPHOSIS - a video of butterfly magic, coming out from a dot of an egg into a Caterpillar, next getting ready to die (inside the chrysalis), then you will see the division of cells-to the pupa and then transform into the thing of beauty and design.


Lovely quotes/review, I got from the Illustra Media introductory article:

"Metamorphosis is an unforgettable documentary filled with the joys of discovery and wonder."

"How did these extraordinary creatures come into being? Are they the products of a blind, undirected process? Or were they designed by an intelligent cause?"

" From an egg the size of a pinhead to a magnificent flying insect. It is a transformation so incredible biologists have called it "butterfly magic."

In the video clip, one will read this line:

Within the chrysalis, "death is the pathway to life." 

MY REACTION:  

A butterflie's miraculous transformation is a beautiful analogy of our life being Christians....... we need to die in order to live.  That is the reason why Jesus came to earth, became flesh, suffered, died, buried and then resurrected..... in order to give us life, an abundant life....... and the promise of an inheritance in Heaven.  

Jesus emerged from the tomb, transformed into His heavenly incorruptible body, giving way to our own passage from death to life.  I have a hope for resurrection too.


      To Diane:
     I wish to give you the credits, and my gratitude, for thou hast ushered me into the Deep.  I promised to myself that as soon as I got a longer time to spend, I would heed His calls unto the Deep, with your gentle guidance.  Thank you for giving time to develop those wonderful Life Lessons-devotional.

      Thank you also for the symbol you are using which is why I have linked to Metamorphosis.  The beauty and wonder of the transformation and the stages the butterfly undergoes is so meaningful to our Christian existence, our walk with Jesus and our own transformation as we submit ourselves to the Maker's hands daily.  Then shall we emerge into "the thing of beauty"  God has designed us to be.

THE VIDEO CLIP:
 




       “What an achievement — artistically,  scientifically, musically, inspirationally! The film is a stunning and convincing case for intelligent design.” 
                            
         David F. Coppedge
          Author & Lecturer





VIDEO SOURCE


Diane's Quote:

"The butterfly was chosen as a symbol of the metamorphic transformation that God does in us as we renew our minds with The Word of God."



My journal will proceed from this day onwards, in Christ's Jesus, my Master's Name and by His continuous blessings.



9 comments:

  1. Oh, Lolita, I'm crying. I'm so blessed that you are blessed. I will click on your metamorphosis clips. I can't wait to see it.

    I love your heart and I'm honored to know you!

    Truly!

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  2. Wow...

    To see the work of The Creator's Hand in the butterfly is beyond words. Thank you for this clip.

    Would you mind if I use it on Deep Calls Unto Deep?

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  4. Diane, here is the YouTube code of the Metamorphosis:

    I think this is for sharing, I have to try it first in here before I pass it on to you.

    http://youtu.be/AZk6nZGH9Xo

    Copy the codes above and insert/embed it in you post, click on the insert Video, then choose YouTube on the left rail tabs. Paste the codes on the box. It will lead you to the YouTube files. Choose Metamorphosis: The Beauty and Design of Butterflies. Then click select. It will now be pasted in your post.

    Go ahead and try.

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  5. D-

    Another way of going to the YouTube site is by clicking on the YouTube logo down right of the video. It links you to where the video is filed, and you will find the video code by clicking on the share button.

    Go, go, go!!! Hooray!

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  6. This is beautiful! Thank you, both of you!

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  7. Thank you for taking time to share this link, as well as your thoughts. I love your heart, a heart that is willing to be stretched, and seeks to learn...
    I am encouraged by your attitude.

    Love
    Lidia

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  8. V-

    Welcome and thanks for taking time to peek here.

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  9. Hello, Lidia.

    Thanks for coming over and giving time to read my humble thoughts.

    I have been busy over the tax deadlines. I am gonna spend time to go to your site... there are lots also to glean from your reflections. You have a beautiful literary gift and more important, your insights.... deep and full of grace from our Lord.

    Thanks for the kind words. Hugs.

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Thanks for your company. I am glad you are here. Your encouraging word is appreciated. It brings joy like a cool breeze on a hot day. GBU!