ARE YOU GROWING SPIRITUALLY? (Part 3)

[Bayo Afolaranmi]

Dearly Beloved,

ARE YOU GROWING SPIRITUALLY?  (Part 3)

“…grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18 NIV).

Spiritual growth entails knowing the Lord Jesus Christ progressively better. This process starts after accepting Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord. Spiritual growth is therefore expected from every believer because no believer reaches a point of no growth while living in this world.

There are many things that a believer can do to enhance his or her spiritual growth. Some of these things are: one, being born again: be sure of being a new creation through accepting the Lord Jesus Christ. To identify with spiritual growth you must first be born again because it is not possible for a non-believer to grow spiritually. The moment you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you become a new creation and gain entry into spiritual person (2 Corinthians 5:17). Two, abstaining from all sins: it is not possible to grow spiritually if you still engage in some ungodly practices (Romans 6:1-2). Three, communicating with Jesus Christ through prayer: a believer should have a special prayer time (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Four, reading the Holy Bible at all times: the more you read your Holy Bible, the more you change. The Holy Bible is a mirror on which your life should reflect. Let the Holy Bible talk to you. Five, telling others about Jesus Christ: spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ helps you grow. Six, fellowshipping with other believers: belong to and be active in a local church (Hebrews 10:25). This makes you have a spiritual home and the pastor your spiritual leader. These are what spiritual growth is all about.

Spiritual growth is critical. It is a way of: pursuing righteousness (1 Timothy 6:11); being transformed (Romans 12:2); perfecting holiness (2 Corinthians 7:1); pressing toward the goal (Philippians 3:14); or being built up in the faith (Colossians 2:7). The goal is the same for every Christian: to be transformed into the Lord’s image (2 Corinthians 3:18).

Spiritual growth is not an option for any serious Christian. Are you growing spiritually? In what area are you lacking in your spiritual growth? There is nothing you can do to substitute your spiritual growth. It is a necessity.

In His service,

Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

Prayer Point: Lord, help me to be growing spiritually in all ramifications.

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[Pastor yousaf Haroon]

Greetings in the name of the prince of peace,As you know today is the palm sunday.Let us see book of Zechariah 9:9 says Rejoice greatly o Daughter of Zion shout daughter of Jerusalem ,see your king comes to you,righteous and having salvation gentle and riding on a donkey on a colt,the foal of donkey.I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the war horses from Jerusalem and the battle bow will be broken he will proclaim peace to the nations His rule will extened from sea to sea and from the river to the ends of the earth.Let us see the book of Matthew 21:4 this took place to fulfil what was spoken through the prophet.say to the daughter of Zion ,see your king come to you,gentle and riding on a donkey on a colt the foal of a donkey ,the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them,they brought the donkey and colt placed their cloaks on them and Jesus sat on them,a very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road,while others cut branches from the tree
sand spread them on the road the crowds that ahead of him,and those that followed shouted,Hosanna in the highest ,when Jesus entered Jerusalem the whole city was stirred and asked who is this?the crowds answers this is Jesus,the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee .Jesus Christ i as only one prince of peace.Donkey is also peaceful animal in the world.sweet thing has two peace and happiness,white colour has peace and peace.Jesus and donkey,Palm and white clothes have peace,peace,happiness.Jesus said,"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest take my yoke upon you and learn from me foe I'm gentle and humble in heart and you will fined rest for your souls,for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.The Lord Jesus Christ has all authority in heaven and on Earth.yet Jesus Christ is prince of peace and most humble Jesus.Amen!
God bless you all Christian Nation.
once again Happy Palm Sunday.
your brother in Christ!
pastor yousaf
From Spiritual Life Ministry.

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From: Bayo Afolaranmi <spiritu...@gmail.com>
To: Bayo Afolaranmi <spiritu...@email.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 12:11 AM
Subject: [ChristLife] ARE YOU GROWING SPIRITUALLY? (Part 3)

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