As a child of God, you must eat and feed your spirit with the Word, for that’s the only way to grow spiritually. You must have a consistent and instinctive desire for God’s Word. Apostle Peter says, “Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1 Peter 2:2 NASB). The life in you is the life of the Word, and can only be sustained by the Word.
The Word has the unique characteristic and ability to grow mightily and prevail, irrespective of the situation or condition (Acts 19:20). So when you consciously imbibe the Word for your health, finances, schoolwork, and other areas of your life, there’ll be progress against all odds. Acts 20:32 says the Word is able to build you up, and deliver your inheritance into your hands.
Recall what we read in our opening scripture: “Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave although he is owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father” (Galatians 4:1-2 NASB).
An heir is someone with an inheritance. But as long as that heir is a child (Greek: “nepios”), he’s not different from a servant; he can’t enjoy his inheritance. A “nepios” is someone who’s unable to talk right or communicate wisely. Someone could have been forty years in Christianity and still be a “nepios.” He has an awesome inheritance; all the blessings of God belong to him, yet he’s suffering through life (Hosea 4:6). Don’t live that way! The life God has given you in Christ is that of great glory and excellence, where you prosper in all things, through His Word.
Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the efficacy of your Word in my life. Your Word is building me up into a mature person in Christ, causing me to deal wisely in all my affairs, and to continually make progress from glory to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
