Tasting the Good Life
Scripture – 1 Peter 2:1-3: Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Observation – I have “tasted that the Lord is good.” I know His way is absolutely the best way for me. Several years ago I went on a pretty strict low-fat diet. I had to cut out a few things I enjoyed seating. However, I lost several pounds. I felt better over-all. I even added a little exercise. Then, somehow, little by little, I slid away from all that. Gradually, I forgot the “taste” of that healthier life. I find myself constantly facing a similar dynamic in my life regarding spiritual growth. What do I need to rid myself of today? At what points do I catch myself sliding back? When I give something up, what does God give me to fill the void? And will I accept that. Spiritual growth is an adventure – one that never ends – one that’s always filled with new things. It’s also something that happens as I consciously let it happen.
Application – I will keep growing today. I will nurture that craving for “pure spiritual milk.” I will continue speaking well of people in the church.
Prayer – Thank you, Lord, for the assurance of salvation. I grow deeper in faith, not to achieve that, but to know you better and to be a better servant. Use me this day any way you want. Keep the “taste” of your new life fresh in my heart.
Observation – I have “tasted that the Lord is good.” I know His way is absolutely the best way for me. Several years ago I went on a pretty strict low-fat diet. I had to cut out a few things I enjoyed seating. However, I lost several pounds. I felt better over-all. I even added a little exercise. Then, somehow, little by little, I slid away from all that. Gradually, I forgot the “taste” of that healthier life. I find myself constantly facing a similar dynamic in my life regarding spiritual growth. What do I need to rid myself of today? At what points do I catch myself sliding back? When I give something up, what does God give me to fill the void? And will I accept that. Spiritual growth is an adventure – one that never ends – one that’s always filled with new things. It’s also something that happens as I consciously let it happen.
Application – I will keep growing today. I will nurture that craving for “pure spiritual milk.” I will continue speaking well of people in the church.
Prayer – Thank you, Lord, for the assurance of salvation. I grow deeper in faith, not to achieve that, but to know you better and to be a better servant. Use me this day any way you want. Keep the “taste” of your new life fresh in my heart.
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