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Pure Spiritual Milk

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.  1 Peter 2:2

Birth is only the beginning for a newborn baby; that child isn't meant to be a baby forever, but to grow and become strong and eventually reach adulthood. The same is true for us. When we first come to Christ, we are "spiritual newborns"--but we aren't meant to remain that way. God's plan is for us to grow strong in our faith and become mature in our understanding of His will.

We must take steps to grow spiritually strong, and we do this by consuming the "pure spiritual milk" God has provided for us. And what is that milk? First, God has given us the Bible; through it we learn about Him and His will for our lives. God has also given us the privilege of prayer and fellowship with other believers. If any of those--God's Word, prayer, fellowship--is missing, our growth will be stunted.

Are you growing in your faith? If not, why not? Make God's "pure spiritual milk" part of your soul's diet every day.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.