Good morning.
Have you noticed when a baby is born into a family, how much attention is given in observing the development of the child? In the weeks, months and years the parents pay attention to the child’s development — physical, cognitive and emotional.
The same is true of our life in Christ. When we first receive Jesus as Lord, we’re spiritual infants, beginning a wonderful new life in Him. But from then on, it’s important to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour” (2 Pet. 3:18). Jesus is our example when it comes to growth: "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52)
Growing in our relationship with Jesus requires that we fill our life with practices that promote good spiritual health. These include regular worship, prayer, Bible study, fellowship with other followers of Christ, and serving with our gifts and talents. Such disciplines nourish us. They’re like vitamins and exercise for the soul.
So, we need to ask ourselves how has our spiritual growth been recently? In the humdrum of life it is easy to let things slip. We let our personal devotions slip and soon miss a church meeting, prayer meeting or doing life with other followers of Christ.
Perhaps it is time to introduce changes that would help stimulate the development of becoming more Christ like. "And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." (Ephesians 2:22)
Have a good day.
Blessings.
Mike and Daphne
Comments