This is the first of two posts today; it’s always helpful to review the basics.
Christianity 101:
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. II Peter 3:18 NIV.
Two growth areas:
- Grow in grace
- Grow in knowledge
Christianity 201
9For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Col 1 9-12 NIV
Nine growth areas:
- Grow in knowledge of God’s will
- Grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding
- Live a worthy life
- Please God in every way
- Bear fruit
- Grow in knowledge of God
- Be strengthened with power
- Reflect great endurance and patience and joy
- Be thankful
Christianity 201 
As a parent we watched for growth in several areas in our children. In just such a way, our heavenly Father looks for growth in us. All too often I disappoint Him as I try to go my own way and miss out on the opportunities He gives! Thankfully, He continues His work.
Comment by meetingintheclouds — January 6, 2012 @ 7:00 pm |