Church in the Mind of God - A Becoming People

Before there were TikTok trends, before the latest iPhone, before the first sunrise — God already had the Church in His mind. You weren’t an accident in His plan. You were part of it before time began.

But here’s the thing: the Church isn’t just what it is right now. It’s what it’s becoming. Think about a caterpillar. It’s slow, fuzzy, and not much to look at — but inside, it carries butterfly DNA. The butterfly was always in its design; it just hadn’t emerged yet. That’s the Church. That’s you.

Sometimes, we live like elephants raised in captivity. They tie a baby elephant to a small stake, and it learns it can’t pull away. Years later, even though it’s massive and powerful, it still doesn’t try — because in its mind, it’s still bound. Many of us have habits, doubts, and fears like that. But in God’s mind, we’re not tied up; we’re free.

Or think of a prince who wanders into the mud. He might look messy, but he’s still royal. That’s us when we mess up — covered in spiritual mud, but still children of the King. And the King doesn’t leave His kids in the dirt; He pulls them out, cleans them off, and reminds them who they are.

This “becoming” process means kicking bad habits, letting go of old mindsets, and stepping into the identity God already sees in us. We’re not just saved to “survive life” until heaven. We’re called to grow, to shine, to transform.

So next time you look at the Church — or yourself — and feel frustrated at the flaws, remember: the caterpillar will become the butterfly. The elephant can walk free. The muddy prince will wear the crown.

Prayer:
Jesus, help me see myself and the Church the way You do — not stuck, but in process. Break the chains in my mind, wash me clean, and keep shaping me into who You made me to be. Amen.

Church in the Mind of God – A Becoming People (Devotional) 

God’s idea of Church started long before we were born. But in His mind, we’re not just a group of people meeting once a week. We’re a becoming people.
Becoming means we’re in process. Like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly — awkward stage and all — we’re being transformed. The butterfly was always in the DNA; it just needed time to emerge.

But sometimes, we live like trained elephants. A baby elephant tied to a small rope eventually believes it can’t break free. Years later, even with the strength to pull away, it doesn’t even try. That’s what bad habits, fears, and lies from the enemy can do — keep us stuck even though Christ already set us free.

And like a prince in the mud, we might forget our identity when we get messy. But God never does. He cleans us off, reminds us who we are, and calls us forward.
You are not defined by your “mud moments” or your “rope lies.” In God’s mind, you’re already royal, already free, already made for more.

Prayer:
Lord, break the limits I’ve believed about myself. Help me live like the person You already see me becoming. Amen.