Topic: Baby Christians need to Grow First
Daily Personal Confession: The lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, He has prepared a table before me in the presence of my enemies. He fills my life with superabundant blessings and my cup runneth over. His grace is upon my life each and everyday and He leads me in all that I do. The word of God is my manual, He guides me with His word, so I will not make decision against His will. The grace of God speaks through and for me where I can be or where I cannot because He is omnipresent. Nothing can separate me from His love because I and my father are one. Glory be to God, Hallelujah!
Memorize: As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: – 1 Peter 2:2
Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:11-16 (KJV)
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Message:
Today, we’re looking at young Christians – young by virtue of their level of maturity in Christ. Some people come to Christ and begin to nurse good desires, far beyond the capability of their spiritual maturity e.g. immediately desiring the office of a pastor, evangelist or minister. While such desires are good, they are ill-timed for fresh converts.
The first responsibility of young believers after becoming born again is to desire the sincere milk of the word so that they may grow to maturity (1 Peter 2:2).
Physically speaking, when a baby desires to eat the same food as an adult, he/she desires what could be harmful. In a similar vein, when a young Christian desire to be a pastor or an evangelist overnight, it spells trouble that may hinder the growth of that individual.
Children being born into God’s family through the preaching of the gospel must take time to study the word of God and be well-grounded in it. 1 John 3:1 & 3 says:
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not….And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”
The dearth of the word of God is menace against the present-day Church. We make a lot of noise in our preaching, without a strong basis in the word of God. I call such sermons “Thunder Without Rain.” Even when some believers yearn for the word, it is nowhere to be found on many of our pulpits. May the Lord elevate the ministry of the word in the body of Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus.
May we be found worthy if the trumpet should sound today, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Prayer Points
FATHER, thank You for Your never ending love that is daily showered upon my household and I, thank You Jesus
FATHER, please help the young Christians among us and continue to build their faith and confidence in You, in Jesus’ name
FATHER, please help young Christians to always function in their capacity, teach them patience and understanding of the Kingdom, in the mighty name of Jesus
FATHER, please me to continuously grow in the knowledge of Your Word, in the mighty name of Jesus
FATHER, please continue to feed our mentors/fathers of faith with Your Word, so they can feed us properly, in the mighty name of Jesus
Daily Declarations
I decree it is my season and time to shine for the light of God has risen upon me and my glory can not be hidden, in the mighty name of Jesus
I decree, this week there shall be nothing that can be impossible for me and my household, in the mighty name of Jesus
I decree, FATHER, destroy every growth of disgrace germinating against Your will in my life and family, in the mighty name of Jesus
I decree my cup runs over as the lord fills me with superabundant blessings in all areas
Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 12:14