Cultivate a Life That Bears Fruit
Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. (John 15:8) Over the past several days, we have explored different areas that require cultivation in the life of a believer. We learned about cultivating the Word, cultivating faith, cultivating a hunger for righteousness, cultivating joy,cultivating loyalty, cultivating a […]
Cultivate a Teachable Spirit
He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. (Proverbs 15:32) One of the fastest ways to grow spiritually is to remain teachable. God often uses His Word, His Spirit, and godly leaders to correct, guide, and strengthen us. Unfortunately, pride causes many people to resist correction, even when […]
Cultivate Loyalty and Honor
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. (1 Thessalonians 5:13) One of the most overlooked principles in the Christian life is the principle of loyalty and honor. God places people in our lives to teach us, guide us, encourage us, and help us grow. When we learn to value and […]
Cultivate the Word of God
But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. (Matthew 13:23) Every believer desires to be fruitful, but fruitfulness does not happen accidentally. In the parable of the sower, […]
Intentional Spiritual Growth
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 3:18) Spiritual growth does not happen automatically. Just as physical development requires nourishment and exercise, spiritual advancement requires intentional commitment to God’s Word and the Holy Spirit. Nobody accidentally becomes spiritually mature. Growth happens when we consistently choose […]
Training Your Spirit for triumph
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil (Hebrews 5:14). Just as an athlete trains his body to win a trophy, your spirit also requires training to live in constant triumph. Triumph in life is […]
Do Not Withdraw
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him (Hebrews 10:38). There are many people who begin their journey with God with zeal but don’t continue with the same zeal. When they get born again, learn the things of the Spirit, learn the […]
Jesus: The Shepherd of Spiritual Growth and Maturity
Let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation… (Hebrews 6:1) Christmas marks the beginning of the story of Jesus on earth — but it also marks the journey of every believer into spiritual maturity. God did not call us to remain spiritual infants. Growth is His will for every child of God. […]
Growing Without Stagnation
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (Proverbs 4:18) You were not created to stagnate; you were created to grow—spiritually, mentally, financially, and in every area of life. Growth is the evidence of the life of God within you. When you resist growth, […]
Exploring Spiritual Work and Abilities: Part 2
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart. (Ecclesiastes 3:11a) God has given you creative abilities, and there is enormous power latent in your spirit. What you meditate on is what you create. Meditating on the Word of God is crucial. When you meditate on God’s Word, […]