Desire Spiritual Growth
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 haven’t grown spiritually.
Some aren’t even aware of the reality and necessity
of spiritual growth. The Bible says, “Wherefore 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
thereby” (1 Peter 2:1-2). This is God’s 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, “But
speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him
in all things, which is the head, even Christ.” This is
God’s purpose for you; He doesn’t 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. It’s exciting to see the baby take
its first feeble steps, make expressions, and attempt to
hold things. It’s 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 that’s the reason for the
excitement.
It’s the same thing spiritually. When you’re
growing spiritually, you’d notice you’re able to take
charge of your life; you don’t need somebody to deal
with the devil for you; you’re able to put him where he
belongs by exercising your dominion in Christ! You’ve
learnt the Word; you’re in charge and in control of
your life. You can tame circumstances. That’s 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. “According 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 virtue” (2 Peter 1:3).
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 I’m connected to my source—the Word—in Jesus'Name. Amen.
Further study:
1 Timothy 4:15; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 Peter 2:1-2 AMPC
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 9:14-32
Numbers 7-8
2-YEAR BIBLEREADING PLAN
Acts 23:1-10
Psalm 50-51