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BE EFFECTIVE

TEXT: 2 Peter 1:8.

“For if you possess these qualities, and if they continue to increase among you, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in attaining a full knowledge of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah.”

The Word of God is very clear on how a believer can live an effective and productive life in the Kingdom. 

 *Fruitfulness in Christ is not accidental; it is the result of intentional spiritual growth.* 

 Apostle Peter, in this passage, emphasizes the importance of developing godly qualities such as faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.

Now, the emphasis is not just that you are producing these virtues, but that they are increasing in your life.
When these virtues are present and continually increasing in your life, they guard you against spiritual barrenness and stagnation. 

A Christian who neglects growth becomes unfruitful, but the one who consistently nurtures these qualities becomes impactful, influential, and aligned with God’s purpose.

Effectiveness is not measured merely by activities, but by spiritual productivity and intimacy with Christ which is expressed majorly in your relationship with other people.

As we grow in character and obedience, our knowledge of Jesus deepens, our witness becomes stronger, and our lives begin to reflect His nature and glory.
God desires that every believer bear fruit that lasts.

Today, make a conscious decision to cultivate these virtues daily through prayer, studying the Word, and obedience to all of His instructions and see to it that you are growing in these virtues through the help of the Holy Spirit.

When you grow intentionally, fruitfulness becomes inevitable.

 *PRAYER FOCUS*
 
Lord, help me to grow daily in godly virtues. Strengthen me to live a fruitful and effective life that brings glory to Your name in Jesus name.

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