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GROWTH

Text: Luke 2:40

Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor rested upon him.

One of the characteristics of living things is that it grows, if you are not growing,  then, you need to check if you are still living.

As humans,  we have three dimensions of growth- Physical growth, mental growth and spiritual growth. 

Jesus Christ, our Master and perfect example grew in these three dimensions while He was here physically. 

Growing up physically requires little or no effort from you, just eat and sleep well, and genetical and chemical compositions will do the rest. The remaining two dimensions of growth requires your active contribution. 

Unfortunately,  a number of people ( believers) pay more attention to their physical growth at the expense of the remaining two, which are far more important. 

People pay attention to the food they eat (which is not bad anyway), they pay attention to muscle building, body toning, skin color and the rest, without paying attention to the building of their spirit man. Proverbs 16:32 says Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better   than someone who captures a city.
At times, you see a guy with six packs with zero pack of spiritual understanding. It's good to look good, but it's better to look good from inside-out.

A lady with fine shape with no shade of wits or intellect, is a beautiful empty barrel. 
Proverbs 31:30 says *Charm is deceitful and beauty fades;   but a woman who fears the LORD will be praised.

As we progress in this year, pay more attention to your inward growth. Physical exercise is good and this you must do but without neglecting the spiritual exercise. 

Bible  Reading:

2 Peter 3:1-18.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, please help me to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 
 

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