We recently had breakfast with our great niece, her husband, and their six month old baby. Our niece shared with us that the baby is already pulling himself up, and standing. It appears he may "skip" crawling as some babies do. As I thought about this possibility, the foundational Scripture for a sermon came to mind.
Babies desire and thrive on milk. For the first months of a baby's life, it is recommended that all the newborn receive is milk, preferably from the mother. That milk nourishes the baby, provides immunity from certain diseases, and causes the infant to grow. As the infant develops, milestones occur that signify the baby is healthy, and parents are often amazed at how quickly babies learn new things.
"Newborn" Christians can follow a similar pattern. When an individual accepts Jesus as Savior and Lord, a personal connection with God is established. In order for that individual to grow in the things of God, that person must desire to learn more about God, and what God wants for the person. The Bible is the source of that information. It is important that all new believers spend time reading and studying the Bible, and that they attend worship services where the Bible is being taught. As the individual absorbs the Word of God, the goal is for the Word to be applied to the person's life. The application of the Word to everyday life leads to Christian growth. Before long, the new Christian begins to take on the characteristics of their new life in Christ.
The Apostle Peter says it this way: "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby (1 Peter 2:2 KJV)."
Thank you, nephew, for being a demonstration in the natural of what can happen spiritually.
Blessings and peace!
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