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Have you ever looked back on your lifes journey and wondered, "Where have
the years gone?" From time to time as you reflect on where youve been and
where youre headed
let me encourage you to consider your spiritual
growth. Scripture continually instructs us to "grow up in Christ." This is
not a one time event but rather it is a lifelong journey.
Were not called to simply come to Jesus and then go along on our merry way.
God's call is not for just a "quick tour" but for an "eternal
relationship/adventure" toward growth with and in Jesus. After an individual
becomes a Christian, I believe that there is no limit to our spiritual
growth. Once our journey has begun, we need to remember that the time we
have on this earth is too short for us to simply sign up for a short term
hitch.
Most of us would agree that this is true, but how many of us have a
spiritual exercise plan? Consider Hebrews 5:13-14, "Anyone who lives on
milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about
righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have
trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."
These verses show us that maturity comes about when were personally
involved in spiritual training exercises. So whats involved in this
training for spiritual growth? It will vary from person to person. It will
certainly include these elements although its not limited to: Regular Bible
Study, a continuous prayer life, consistently meeting with the Family of God
to worship Him and encourage one another, and faithfully using the talents
God has given you to serve Him and others around you.
It might be summed up by saying that well grow spiritually in direct
proportion to our daily walk with the Father. The sad reality is that while
many start out to follow Him
the road that leads to eternal life is narrow
and the gate is small. Jesus didn't ask a single one of us "Can you commit
to following me for a minimum period of X-months/years?" He has called us to
a life time trip that we cant afford to miss.
Will you join me as together we look forward with great anticipation for God
to accomplish great things through His people at West-Ark?
See you in Bible Class this week!!!
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