1 Peter 2:2–3 (ESV) — 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual
milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— 3 if indeed you
have tasted that the Lord is good.
NOTE: Wiersbe
writes, "It is sad when Christians have no appetite for God’s Word, but
must be ‘fed’ religious entertainment instead." I wonder how this happens,
because at my new birth, the longing for the word was so great, and the intake
of it was so satisfying, causing that desire to continue strong for 39 years.
But, I also know, that there have been times in my life when weeds (the things
of the world) have choked my desire for the word. And as you get farther away
from the word, you forget the good things of God and settle for second
best--things that give temporal satisfaction. I've also noticed that good Christian
fellowship is also important. When others are excited and sharing what God is
showing them in his word, it feeds a desire to also partake of the goodness of
God. It renews our desire that we experienced at the new birth. So, we need
good Christian fellowship, where the emphasis is on what God is teaching and
doing in our life, and not on the weather or sports or politics--the latter
three things do NOT define good Christian fellowship. Lord, renew our heart for
your word.
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