582 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

-The Octopus-

I have become all things to all people, so that by all means I may save some. 1 Corinthians 9:22

You all know by now I thrive on being creative and creating new concepts so today this post is getting me back to my beloved creative roots through animals! 

We went to the butterfly museum the other day and my spirit felt very intrigued with the octopus! These creatures are highly intelligent. In fact they are the most intelligent invertebre in the world.  
Here are three ways the octopus can inspire our spiritual walks!  

  *    Flexibility  

  Did you know the octopus can squeeze into a tiny hole in a boat the size of a half dollar. These guys can morph and move in and out of anything. Reminds me of walking in the spirit of the Holy Ghost. He molds and morphs us in and out of all kinds of tricky life events!     
   *   Becoming all things 

The octopus not only can change shades of color like a chameleon but they can actually change it's skin texture according to what it's touching. Example if it's on a rock it gets hard and bumpy. If it's on algae it gets soft and leaf like. The apostle Paul talked about how we should become all things in order to save some. Meaning blending in with cultures and networking with all kinds of people in order to properly share God's love. 
   *   Element of surprise 

To fool its predators the octopus can actually get up on only 'two arms' and walk upright. This confuses its enemies so it can get away fast. This is the octopuses tool of protection. The Lord gave us a mighty tool so that when we approach our enemies we shock them with wisdom only the gospel can gift! The gospel is our sword and tool to perplex our enemies. 

The Challenge: 

Need to challenge your walk? Find an animal that you are intrigued by! Thinking about its characteristics - what message does God share with you?