Day 349 - The Word of the Lord Stands Forever

Reading:  Philemon, 1 Peter 1 & 2

For, 

All men are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fail,
but the word of the Lord stands forever.  

And this is the word that was preached to you.  1 Peter 1:24, 25

Footnote:  Quoting Isaiah 40:6-8, Peter reminds believers that everything in this life -- possessions, accomplishments, people -- will eventually fade away and disappear.  Only God's will, word, and work are permanent.  We must stop grasping the temporary, and begin focusing our time, money, and energy on the permanent -- the word of God and our eternal life in Christ.

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.  1 Peter 2:2,3

Footnote:  One characteristic all children share is that they want to grow up -- to be like big brother or sister or like their parents.  When we are born again, we become spiritual newborn babies.  If we are healthy, we will yearn to grow.  How sad it is that some people never grow up.  The need for milk is a natural instinct for a baby, and it signals the desire for nourishment that will lead to growth.  Once we see our need for God's Word and begin to find nourishment in Christ, our spiritual appetite will increase, and we will start to mature.  How strong is your desire for God's Word?

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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV