27/05/2026
‘‘GOD WANTS US TO GROW SPIRITUALLY’
[Scriptural Reading 1 Corinthians 3:1-3_AMPL]
“Brothers and sisters, I could not talk to you as spiritual people but only as worldly people, mere infants in the new life in Christ” [Verse 1-2]. God wants us to grow spiritually. Apostle Paul addressed people who were still dominated by human nature, not yet fully spiritual [Verse 1-3]. You cannot be a born-again Christian and remain proud or hateful.
Leave everything to God; forgive, forget, and do not keep record of wrongs. As your spiritual shepherd, I know my flock without being told. When you are born again, you become a spiritual person. Now why do I still see traces of the flesh (human nature) in you?
[Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:13]
“In Him, when you heard the word of truth, believed in Him, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit as owned and protected by God.” There is no need to fast every day to receive the Holy Spirit. Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, and you will receive the Holy Spirit. Spiritual matters are simple when we open our hearts and obey His commands.
Confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and declare Him in your life. Obedience makes salvation practical. Some people blame God for not seeing breakthroughs, forgetting that blessings require faith and action.
[Scriptural Reading Matthew 6:33]
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Seeking is not obtaining; it is longing for Him. Some people condemn themselves, thinking that they must first be holy for them receive blessings from God. God did not say, “be holy first before I can bless you” but said, “seek” with sincerity.
Actions must reflect your heart’s desire to seek God. Cornelius was an upright man but was not yet saved (born again), hence God sent Peter to preach the good news of salvation to him and his family [Scriptural Reference Acts 10]. Good morals do not equal salvation.
God saw Cornelius’ heart and sent Peter to share the gospel so he could receive Jesus as his Lord and Saviour. Do you trust that God hears your prayers when you pray? A born-again believer with faith knows that God has already answered his or her prayers.
[Scriptural Reading 1 Corinthians 3:2]
“I fed you with milk, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Even now, you are still not ready.” God’s principles are practical. Envy and jealousy reveal carnality. God uniquely formed each of us. Do not compare yourself to others. Long for spiritual things, not worldly possessions. Cain’s jealousy led to Abel’s death; God desires pure hearts.
[Scriptural Reading Deuteronomy 28:1 & 15]
“If you diligently listen to and obey the voice of the Lord your God, He will set you high above all nations. All these blessings will come upon you if you pay attention to His voice.” Obedience brings blessings; failure brings curses. Fasting is not a requirement to see God’s hand, for fasting must be an act of worship. Keep His commands, and He will reveal Himself.
[Verse 15]
“If you do not listen to and obey the Lord your God, then all these curses will come upon you. You will be cursed in the city and the field.” Obedience has real consequences. Blessings follow obedience, while disobedience brings hardship. Therefore, let us learn to be obedient to God’s word and to His commands. Blessed reader, remain blessed as you meditate upon this word, Amen!
To God Be The Glory!!!