GROW YOUR SPIRIT
“In the same way that nursing infants cry for milk, you must intensely crave the pure spiritual milk of God’s Word. For this “milk” will cause you to grow into maturity, fully nourished and strong for life:” 1 Peter 2:2 (TPT)
God desires that you grow spiritually and attain the heights He has planned for you. But until you desire it and work towards it, nothing will happen. The newborn baby eats several times throughout the day. So the bible uses this analogy to paint a picture of how we as believers should desire the Word. It is only the word that can help you grow, teach you to love your neighbors, teach you to forgive, teach you to pray, teach you to have faith, and empower you to live a Godly life.
As we climax the age, evil will continue to increase. It is only the word of God that will enable you to stand amid adversity. Never take any opportunity for spiritual growth for granted. Services, programs, and group activities are avenues to build up your spirit. Be passionate and dedicated to knowing more about the Christian faith. Let nothing be a barrier. Give yourself to fasting and prayer. Study the Word as discipline for your personal growth. God has placed you in a ministry so that you can be impacted, and in turn, impact your world. Don’t take it for granted.
Don’t come to church only on Sundays. Any opportunity that will make you go to church, be there. Take advantage of every opportunity that will make you receive more of the word. Don’t let the devil lie to you that online service is enough. There are things you cannot experience in online service except in physical gatherings. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” (Colossians 3:16 KJV). In other words, be loaded with the word daily. I pray that your heart will genuinely yearn and thirst for the water of God’s word.
Further Reading: 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrew 5:12-14, 6:1-3
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Proverbs 8-9; Evening- 2 Corinthians 3
