And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42 KJV
The early church of Jesus Christ had an undeniable impact on their nation, culture, and society because of their choice to consistently follow the apostles’ teachings. “Many wonders and miraculous signs were happening through the apostles, and everyone felt great respect for God” (Acts 2:43 ERV). If you want to grow and develop into a spiritual adult, you must feed consistently and on the right diet.
The opening verse highlights the manner of life of those who received the gospel first; their growth and subsequent propagation of the message to other parts of the world. They dedicated their time to listening to the teachings of the apostles, sharing everything with each other, eating together, and praying together. They believed, followed, and acted on the teachings of the apostles. The early believers’ growth was not accidental; their consistent adherence to their church’s teachings fostered stability, growth, and power.
There are some of God’s children today who ridicule the importance of belonging to a local church; that’s inconsistent with the plain teaching of the Word of God. You must belong to a church family where you are raised to become a responsible son or daughter. Don’t admire children from other families and keep moving from one family to another; it won’t help you grow properly.
The Word of God is designed to build and establish us in Christ. Acts 20:32 affirms that it has the power to build us up and grant us an inheritance among the sanctified. Each time you receive the Word with understanding, it raises you up, fostering spiritual growth and the construction of a solid foundation within your spirit.
As you give yourself wholly to feeding on God’s word consistently, your progress becomes visible. Your words change, your faith grows, and your life aligns with God’s purpose. Spiritual consistency in the Word leads to partaking of your inheritance in Christ, and undeniable results that glorify God and bless others. Hallelujah!
PRAYER
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for Your Word that builds and establishes me. I declare that I am consistent in feeding on the Word. I grow in strength, wisdom, and faith. I am firmly rooted in Christ, unmovable and fruitful. My life reflects spiritual maturity and divine stability, in the Name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.
DEEPER REFLECTION
Acts 20:32 (KJV), Psalm 1:2–3 (KJV)
Hebrews 5:12–14 (NKJV), 1 Timothy 4:15 (KJV)
BIBLE READING PLAN
1 YEAR: Numbers 24-25, John 3
2 YEAR: Exodus 21, Matthew 26:46-60
