Desire the Word

Monday, October  3rd
Desire the Word.

“Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: "It takes more than

bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from

God's mouth."”
Matthew 4:4(MSG)

What food is to the body the Word of God is to the spirit.

The body feeds on physical food while the spirit feeds on

spiritual food. Therefore, it means that it takes more than

bread to stay alive as seen in our opening scripture because

man is not only physical.

Having this understanding that you are more than a body, and

that you need a steady stream of the Word of God to stay

alive, I encourage you to make a decision today to give

attention and priority to your spiritual development.

Spiritual growth is not automatic. It is not measured by how

long you have been a Christian. Spiritual growth requires

intelligent, intentional spiritual practices. You may have

been a Pastor or a Deacon for a long time; it does not mean

that you are growing spiritually. The intensity of your

desire for the Word of God is what determines the speed of

your growth. This was why after I joined my home church as a

new convert many years ago, in a short while I was

counseling and ministering to those who had been born again

before me. Why? The intensity of your desire is what

determines the speed of your growth.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I ask that you grant unto me the Spirit of

wisdom and revelation in the deep and intimate knowledge of

you, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Deuteronomy 8:3, John 6:63, 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

Doing the Word
What book are you going to read this month to aid your

spiritual growth?

I recommend ‘Growing up spiritually’ by Kenneth Hagin and

‘Welcome to God’s Family’ by Kenneth Hagin.