Walking In The Light ( 2)
WKey Verse: 2 Peter 3: 18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen,” ( NKJV). HEN a believer consisferring to spiritual growth, tently walks in the light, which signifies growing or he will undoubtedly grow drawing closer to God. Spirispiritually. The born again extual growth involves learning perience does not end after more about Jesus and allowreceiving salvation, but coning Christ to be formed in us. tinues to spiritual growth. We have to grow in our salvaPeter tells us that we need to tion. Biologically speaking, grow in our knowledge of any child that refuses to grow Jesus and also to have that inafter birth is an abnormal timate relationship with Him child and it will be a burden because the more we know to the parents. This is what Him, the more of Him will be Christians who refuse to grow seen in our lives as we are in the faith after being born transformed into His likeagain are to Jesus. ness. Anyone who is not growing
This, however, is not referafter receiving Christ as Savring to physical growth as can iour will be dying. Peter adbe exemplified with a plant in monished believers: “Like a garden. Peter rather was re- new born babies, crave pure spiritual milk that you may grow in your salvation,” ( 1 Pet 2: 2). When we first come to the Christian faith ( by salvation -- born again), we begin with the basics of the gospel ( spiritual milk). Milk is a necessary nourishment for newborn babies, hence the usage of the metaphor to describe the requirement for spiritual growth.
However, as we grow into maturity ( become spiritual adults), we begin to feed on solid food. We go for something solid rather than milk. For spiritual maturity, we go deeper into the scripture and learn more about the doctrines of God.
To grow in our walk with God, we must study the Word of God. Paul admonished Timothy to study ( not just read) the scripture, so that, he will “rightly divide” the Word. One of the sure ways of growing into spiritual maturity is diligent and regular study of God’s word. But this does not end there. The individual studying the word must have a determination to live it out.
It is by living what one learned that one can walk in the light and show the light. “Let your light so shine before men, they may see your good works and glorify your father who is in heaven,” ( Matt 5: 16). A person who diligently studies the word and practices its teaching will be able to know the “dos” and “don’ts” in God’s word and through the guidance of the spirit, will not gratify the desires of the flesh ( Galatians 5: 16).
Prayer is a spiritual weapon that helps believers to walk in the light. It removes the hindrances that stand between us and the sweet fellowship with God.
To walk in the light is to live a life that is governed by the word of God and guided by
the Spirit of God. Since God is Light ( 1John 1: 5), walking in the light is walking with God. It is abiding in Christ and obeying the word. Prayer empowers believers to live victoriously in a world filled with sin. In order to have spiritual life and energy, you must pray or else your spiritual journey may be overtaken with faults. Pray in your closet, and as you go about your daily labour let your heart be often uplifted to God. Satan cannot overcome him whose heart is thus stayed upon God.
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Prayer: Lord help me to know you the more. Prayer lines: 08033299824. E- mail: amadiabelukachi@ gmail. com. Rev. ( Dr.) Abel Ukachiamadi, General Superintendent, Assemblies of God, Nigeria