GROWTH

GROWTH

Just as important it is to grow physically, it is even more important for a Christian to grow spiritually.

With the rapid physical growth in babies and children there is also much change in their appearance.

 Their wardrobe needs to be updated frequently.

There are behavioural changes and changes in their values. They let go of rattles and teething rings to desire dolls or cars and then computer tablets and iPhone!

Are you growing in your spiritual life?

You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked;

 but grow in the grace 

and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

 - 2 Peter 3:17-18

When you received JESUS into your heart, you received eternal life. The life giving Holy Spirit entered your innermost being and mightily works within you. 
It is possible to ignore, suppress and grieve Him, thus hindering your spiritual growth.

This part of eternity increases in you as you diligently study GOD'S word and live in obedience to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

Just as a living baby in the womb grows, bringing about obvious changes in the pregnant woman. Others will notice the changes in you as the Presence of the living GOD increases within you. You yourself will notice the changes in your values, behaviour and reactions.

Are you growing in the grace of the LORD JESUS?

Do you need bigger 'Grace Clothing - receiving more grace and extending more grace?

Are you growing in the knowledge of the LORD?

Are you listening to the Holy Spirit Who gives you greater understanding and revelation of the word of GOD?

As you progress in your spiritual walk and get closer to the LORD, you will be able to see Him more clearly and love Him more dearly.

Are your values changing?

Do you now desire more of the spiritual than the carnal?

Are you letting go of the earthly things so that you can get a hold of the heavenly things?

Are your priorities changing?

Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended;

 but one thing I do, 

forgetting those things which are behind

 and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

I press toward the goal

 for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

 - Philippians 3:13-14 

Are your thought patterns changing as your mind is renewed according to the truth of GOD'S word?

Can you see yourself constantly drawn to connect with the LORD JESUS even as you go about your daily work?

 "No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; for the patch pulls away from the garment,

 and the tear is made worse.

 "Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins,

 or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled,

 and the wineskins are ruined.

 But they put new wine into new wineskins,

 and both are preserved."

 - Matthew 9:16-17

Is your legalistic and religious routine shrinking?

Are your Spirit-led activities expanding?

Now the Lord is the Spirit;
 and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
 But we all, with unveiled face,
 beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,
 are being transformed into the same image
 from glory to glory,
just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
 - 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 

Well Done!

  Forge Ahead until the End!!

    Your Reward will be Great!!!