Grow!
I’m seeing plenty of new growth around my house these days - lots of new buds and flowers. It has been a long, cold winter for us, but all the new growth is encouraging and refreshing. Growth is essential in nature and it is vital in our lives in many ways. God wants us to grow and mature in our faith. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18. We are expected and commanded to grow!
How can we grow and mature in our faith? We must choose to grow! Mature in our understanding and appreciation for the grace God has shown us in Jesus Christ. Commit to learning more about what it means to follow Him. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 1 Peter 2:2. Feast on the Word of God. Do you hunger for it? If you want to grow, then choose to grow. Develop these essential spiritual disciplines in your life:
Scripture reading, meditation & application - Will you do this daily?
11 I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
Prayer - Are you praying regularly?
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
Worship - Are you committed to worship?
16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16
Evangelism - Who are you pointing to Jesus right now?
19 Therefore go and make disciples… Matthew 28:19
Service - How are you serving?
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39
• Stewardship (of time and money)
Obediently manage and care for everything God has put under our control… Use it wisely for His glory! Are you manage what God has given you to honor Him?
For much more, listen to What’s the Point? Part 3 - Grow.
