Got Milk???

Do you remember your first birthday? Of course we can’t remember when we were first born, but think about how people celebrate and make such a big fuss over newborns. What about all the things that people buy for babies…… things that are required to really care for them. Pampers/diapers, baby wipes, pacifiers, bottles, love, and a plethora of other things! But two of the most important things that babies need are their PARENTS and MILK! It makes me think of my first birthday….my first spiritual birthday, that is! The bible states in 2 Corinthians 5 “Therefore, if anyone be in Christ, the new creation has come”.  In other words we are like newborns in Christ.  When we first accept Christ into our lives as our spiritual father, there are things that are necessary for our spiritual development.  Our FATHER, GOD, gives us the bible as a manual for our lives. The knowledge of God’s word is EXTREMELY important and is like our “spiritual milk”!  Milk is essential for children’s development…it produces good bone and dental health, helps the immune system, and in some studies it has been said to prevent certain forms of cancer! So the benefits are great, right?! God’s word is just like that and is essential for every Christian that is growing in Christ. 1 Peter 2:2 reads….  “Like new born babies crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation”.  The spiritual milk will help develop your character and help you to grow into maturity.  It gives you strength, wisdom, and prepares you to eat the meat (meat=deeper messages in the WORD) of God’s word, which prepares you for tests, trials, etc. that come in life!  There is no growth without adequate food, right? When you get into the “meat” of God’s word u gain ‘spiritual muscles” from the more profound doctrine of God’s word.  Just like our lives from babies to maturity, our spiritual walk with Christ is a process.  Make sure to LEARN it, stand on it, believe it! Drink your “MILK” daily, because milk does a body good!  Peace and Blessings!