I Peter 2:1-2 (The Passion Translation)
In the same way that nursing infants cry for milk, you must intensely crave the pure spiritual milk of God’s Word. For this “milk” will cause you to grow into maturity, fully nourished and strong for life…
Do you really want to gain Biblical knowledge and understand the Kingdom of God? It all starts with a hunger for God’s Word. This kind of hungering is essential for life, as evidenced in the illustration of an infant crying for its mother’s milk. It is essential for spiritual life as well. True life is found in every word which constantly goes forth from God’s mouth (Matt 4:4). When you are hungry for God, Bible study is no longer a drudgery. The sermon is no longer boring. Your words…were my joy and my heart’s delight (Jer. 15:16). Reading the Bible is fascinating–something for which you make room. Is that your experience? Or are you spiritually anorexic, with dull tastebuds? Invite the Holy Spirit to uncover anything that has replaced your spiritual hunger. Get back to your first love (Rev. 2:4).
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