And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him (Luke 2:40, KJV) Jesus grew physically and spiritually. As a young boy, He was increasing in height and weight as every other healthy child. We are all familiar with this aspect of our growth and Read More
Spiritual Growth
The Fire Shall Ever be Burning Upon the Altar
The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out (Leviticus 6:13, KJV) God gave specific instructions to Moses for the regular operations of the Tabernacle in the desert. Just before the Tent, there was an altar where Burnt offerings were offered. A regular burnt offering that had to be offered Read More
My Soul Thirsteth for God, for the Living God
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: When shall I come and appear before God? (Psalm 42:2, KJV) Spiritual thirst is good. The Psalmist says his soul “thirsteth for God”. Thirst is a desire for God born out of a deep-seated need for Him. Think about what happens when you are thirsty. Your Read More
Two Attitudes that God Really Likes
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious (1 Peter 3:3–4, ESV) The Read More
Jesus Increased in Wisdom and Stature
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man (Luke 2:52, KJV) Jesus was born a baby and had to grow up to maturity. His growth and development are vividly described in the verse above looking at the two major parts of human life—spiritual and physical. Jesus increased in wisdom Read More
Christ Formed in You
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you (Galatians 4:19, KJV) The Apostle Paul spoke to the Galatians as a spiritual father that is troubled by the spiritual condition of his children. He was concerned about the false doctrine of Judaizers preaching the Law and hindering the Read More
Rooted and Built Up in Him
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving (Colossians 2:7, KJV) The Lord’s desire is for us to be rooted and built up in Christ. As always, locating figurative language in scripture as discussed in recent devotionals is critical to appreciate the meaning Read More
Travailing in Birth Again Until Christ be Formed in You
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you (Galatians 4:19, KJV ) The Apostle Paul uses a remarkable analogy to describe the labor of ministers and the maturity of the believer. He compares the struggles and toils of the minister to labor pains and the “baby” that Read More