Bible Verse of The Day – 9-23-19

2 Timothy 2:15-16 (NKJV) 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

Where are we in our walk with God?

Are we growing? Are we maturing?

A lot of this depends on two things. First, the leadership we place ourselves under and, second, whether we desire to grow or not.

Good Biblical leadership will foster growth and create a desire in people to grow as believers.

From the moment of conception, a child develops and grows. Physical growth will eventually stop, but the learning and maturing process should carry on for a lifetime. It’s just a natural part of the scheme of things.

And so it should be with children of God. We are birthed (born again), and then we should begin to grow and mature. The rate at which we grow will be different for each person. The important thing, though, is that we do grow.

Unlike natural growth, spiritual growth requires effort on our part. Just like intellectual growth, spiritual growth requires work and dedication. It also requires that our heart have a desire to draw closer to God. That desire is what drives our growth.

The question is, are we growing? Do we spend time in God’s word? Do we do what it tells us to do?

Don’t take this wrong. Simply following God’s laws won’t make us righteous, nor will it make us mature. But we should have a desire to walk out what God shows us in His word. This is a sign of maturity. It shows us where our heart is.

Here’s a little test for us. Are we in the same place spiritually that we were in 2 years ago? How about 5 years ago? Can we see that we have grown? Kind of makes you think, doesn’t it?

So, remember that we need to put God first in everything, being sure to spend time in His word regularly.

Yes, it takes work. It takes dedication. And it takes deliberate action on our part. But the benefits gained here and for eternity far outweigh all of the work required.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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