1st Peter 2:2. “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:” THAT YOU MAY GROW. There is a natural instinct in normal newborn babes For nourishment to grow that their lives may be saved. There is an unrestrained hunger that comes from within And the natural result is you will see growth in them.
The same is true when new life from God is given – There are different desires seen in citizens of heaven. Growth is not measured by all the words that I say – Or how I can impress people from day to day.
There is a newfound desire for the Word of God – It is not attitudes put on to impress the people of the Lord. There is a desire implanted by the inward new nature – That instinctively wants me to grow in spiritual stature.
Love for God and love for the Lord Jesus Christ Prompt the Spirit in me to make me want to rise Above what I was just a short time ago And seek spiritual nourishment in order to grow.
The hunger is there, it is part of the life-cycle That just wants to develop, not to gain a big title As one who is developing way beyond his years – No, I just want to be known as one who for his Savior cares.
“This morning, O God, I bow before Thee to express appreciation for the Holy Spirit who helps me get spiritual food from the scriptures. I can sense a real fulfillment within when something has been added to my spiritual life and growth. Thanks so much, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”