Spiritual Nourishment

Knowing God’s Word alone will not qualify one for salvation. Paul of the Bible, who knew Timothy, one of Jesus followers, was aware and expounded on the noble character Timothy acquired as a young man. Timothy had received proper training from the Scriptures at a young age from his mother and his grandmother. Paul then, later preaching to Timothy (and others) had added words of wisdom to what they already had learned. That is exactly how it is with us today. There’s always something new to learn. In most cases we learn the things we know from being brought up as children from our parents.

Our studies, our daily activities, and our profession’s should never override our need for adequate spiritual nourishment. There’s a difference between knowing about God and applying what God wants for our lives. Our advancements are stepping stones that lead us toward getting to know our Savior better. The Word of God initiates souls into Salvation; then, as a medium it shapes our spiritual growth.

Negative actions in us is evidence we should not fix our hopes on worldly greatness. But what is crucial is that we make Christ the centerpiece of our daily living so our actions change (My thoughts with Collegiate Quarterly, April 11, 2017, p. 33).

Sherry