In the same way that nursing infants cry for milk, you must intensely crave the pure spiritual milk of God’s Word. For this “milk” will cause you to grow into maturity, fully nourished and strong for life — 1 Peter 2:2 TPT
We learned earlier that man is a spirit with a soul, living in a body (house). This truth is crucial to the accurate understanding of spiritual growth. Our opening verse compares natural growth and development of a baby to spiritual growth and development of a person’s spirit.
Spiritual growth is the transformation of the Christian into the very image of Christ, from glory to glory, through the ministry of the Word and the Holy Spirit. As we continue to behold the glory of the Lord in the Word of God, we are constantly being transfigured
into His very own image in ever increasing splendor and from one degree of glory to another. This transformation comes from the Lord, Who is the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18 AMPC).
When you made Jesus Christ your Lord, you received a new life, the very life and nature of God. You were regenerated (born again), not from a mortal origin, but from one that is immortal by the ever-living Word of God (1 Peter 1:23 AMPC).
You are awakened to the Fatherhood of God Almighty, but you have to be trained to live this God-life. When you are trained, and you start living this life, we refer to it as spiritual growth. The ongoing inner transformation is reflected in your character and way of life after some time.
Spiritual growth, like natural growth, requires continuous nourishment to thrive. It’s a lifelong commitment to nurture your spirit and live a glorious life. Blessed be God!
CONFESSION
I thank You, Lord, for the divine nature I have received in my spirit. I am regenerated, renewed, and alive in Christ Jesus. I declare that I am immortal, filled with Your glory, and empowered to walk in victory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DEEPER REFLECTION
1 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV) , 1 Peter 1:23 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:2 (KJV)
BIBLE READING PLAN
1 YEAR: Numbers 10-11, Luke 19
2 YEAR: Exodus 14, Matthew 24:40-51
