January 23, 2025
~S P I R I T U A L G R O W T H~
***Means you are progressively developing your Biblical Knowledge and Wisdom***
Read Matthew Chapter 7
Key Verses: Matthew 7:21-27…
21 “Not everyone who calls out to Me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of My Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to Me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in Your Name and cast out demons in Your Name and performed many miracles in Your Name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from Me, you who break God’s laws.’
24 “Anyone who listens to My teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But anyone who hears My teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”
Salvation comes only from Jesus. It is in His Word that you will learn which foundation is the only one you should build your life. Do not be tempted to build your life on something false and distracting. When you say “Lord, Lord,” will you be ushered into heaven with your Father?
Only those who listen to the Word of God and follow what it says are going to see beyond heaven’s doors. As a Christian, your life should show evidence that you have built your Salvation on the Solid Rock – Jesus. Does that describe you? Or has your Spiritual Growth been stunted, have you stagnated your study of the Bible because “life” has gotten in the way? In what ways can you pursue the Lord? By reading your Bible every day, praying for the Lord’s guidance, then do what He is asking you to do. Each and every moment of each and every day should be witness of your life building on the foundation of your Salvation. If your Christian walk is not continuing to grow, it is time for you to place that first foundational block by asking the Lord to be your source of wisdom in everything, then building from that first block, each step forward will provide you a firm and solid foundation.
Will you be washed away because of foolish disobedience? Will you be turned away when you say, “Lord, Lord?”
Do the will of the Lord, listen to His teaching and follow His every Word. This will ensure your life will be built on the Solid Rock and when you call out “Lord, Lord,” Jesus will answer, “Enter.”
Prayer:
Lord, Lord, my Savior, thank You for hearing my voice and ushering me into Your presence. As my desire grows to be more like You, help me build my foundation on Your Word alone. Jesus, You are my Solid Rock and I crave more than anything to walk with You in close relationship and climb on the stones of an unbreakable bedrock, the foundation that I have found only in You. AMEN.