Introduction: Spring is in the air… including the pollen! But spring brings “New Growth.” Do you want to see New Growth? Moving past a cold and bitter winter, now the birds are singing, the grass is growing, and the temperatures are rising. Since God’s creation is changing, perhaps we could use the same. But where?

 

Think about what changes that you need to make:

 

1. Spiritual Grace and Knowledge Growth! (2Pet 3:18) – “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

 

Are you growing spiritually? If not, why not? Is it someone else’s fault? Come on. We must make deliberate choices to grow spiritually. That comes with spiritual disciplines, setting priorities, and being decisive. Are you procrastinating? What are you waiting for?

 

2. Financial Stewardship Growth! (1Cor 4:2; 2Cor 9:6-7) – “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”

 

The better we can handle God’s finances, the more He entrusts with us. Are you being a good steward of what our Lord has given you? Do you need to make wiser investments? Will you lay up all your treasures on earth or heaven? If the former, then expect them to get eaten up by moths and corrupted by rust, according to Jesus.

 

 

Truthfully, all of us could use some “relational growth” if we are honest. Why? Because some of our relationships need improvement. Do any of yours? What are you going to do? Do pray. But there may be more you can do after praying; i.e. show unconditional love, grace, forgiveness, etc.

 

4. Biblical Growth! (Heb 5:12; 1Pet 2:2) – “For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.”

 

How can we grow biblically? One way is by reading and heeding these devotions. Another way is by setting aside some time with a plan to not just read but study the Word of God. Will you? After all, we make time to do what we want to do—watch T.V., go to ball games, and be entertained. Honestly, it all has to do with priorities—what is important. Really, what is important to you? Is standing before Jesus Christ at the Judgment Seat important to you?

 

Love y’all,

Dr. Randy Reese