That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ (Ephesians 4:14-15).
Some people have been Christians for many years, but they havenβt grown spiritually. Some arenβt even aware of the reality and necessity of spiritual growth. The Bible says, βWherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow therebyβ (1 Peter 2:1-2). This is Godβs desire for you; He wants you to grow in fellowship with Him and in the things of the Spirit.
The latter part of our opening text says, βBut speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.β This is Godβs purpose for you; He doesnβt want you tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine. He wants you stable, mature, and established in the faith.
Spiritual growth is like the growth of a newborn baby that has to go through several stages before coming to adulthood. Itβs exciting to see the baby take its first feeble steps, make expressions, and attempt to hold things. Itβs even more thrilling when the baby is eventually able to walk and run around, even though at first, with wobbling steps. In all of these phases, growth is progressive, and thatβs the reason for the excitement.
Itβs the same thing spiritually. When youβre growing spiritually, youβd notice youβre able to take charge of your life; you donβt need somebody to deal with the devil for you; youβre able to put him where he belongs by exercising your dominion in Christ! Youβve learnt the Word; youβre in charge and in control of your life. You can tame circumstances. Thatβs how it should be.
Desire more of God; desire more of His Word, for the Word of God is God. Feeding on the Word is the only means you can grow spiritually, and live the transcendent life in Christ. βAccording as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtueβ (2 Peter 1:3).Β -SEE VIDEOS-
PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the working of your Word in my life. My growth in life is evident and consistent, because Iβm connected to my sourceβthe Wordβin Jesusβ Name. Amen.
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FURTHER STUDY:
1 Timothy 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
1 Peter 2:1-2 AMPC So be done with every trace of wickedness (depravity, malignity) and all deceit and insincerity (pretense, hypocrisy) and grudges (envy, jealousy) and slander and evil speaking of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies you should crave (thirst for, earnestly desire) the pure (unadulterated) spiritual milk, that by it you may be nurtured and grow unto [completed] salvation,
1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Mark 9:14-32, Numbers 7-8
2-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 23:1-10, Psalm 50-51
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Amen.
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