Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 28-30
And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. – Ephesians 2:22
In today’s passage of Scripture, the prophet Isaiah presents the first principle of spiritual growth: We must begin with a sure foundation. Here are the words of Isaiah 28:16: “Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation” (KJV). In the New Testament we read that this foundation is Jesus Christ. Our precious Lord Jesus is this living stone, chosen by God. In 1 Corinthians 3:11, the apostle Paul wrote, “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”
I recall Dawson Trotman telling about a young man he once met. Daws had preached on the need for spiritual growth, and the young man came to him after the message and said, “Mr. Trotman, I want to grow, and I want to grow fast. I don’t want to go through all those things you mentioned tonight such as Bible study, morning prayer, and Bible reading.” He was looking for some way to take a great leap forward and arrive at spiritual maturity overnight.
In a microwave society, we keep looking for shortcuts and instant results. But there are no shortcuts to spiritual maturity. Spiritual growth is slow, but if we meet the conditions, it is sure. Involve yourself in those things that will get your roots down into Christ. The basics of church attendance, meditation on the Word, prayer, Bible study, and Scripture memory will provide the framework for you to build every day on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for my salvation. Now, by Your Holy Spirit, I want to go on and become fully equipped to be a useful steward. Amen.
To Ponder
As new Christians, we face two dangers. One is being satisfied that we are saved and never wanting to grow in Christ. The other is wanting to grow too quickly.
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