God Wants Me to Persevere
In Growth
1 Samuel 2:18-26
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Chronicles 28-29 : PM - John 19:1-16
And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the LORD and men (1 Sam. 2:26).
In Growth
1 Samuel 2:18-26
Read the Bible through:
AM - 2 Chronicles 28-29 : PM - John 19:1-16
And the child Samuel grew in stature, and in favor both with the LORD and men (1 Sam. 2:26).
The boy Samuel modeled balanced physical, spiritual, and social growth. Healthy life grows, whether plant, animal, or human life. Unhealthy or injured life struggles to grow, if it grows at all. Healthy Christians grow spiritually. Christians who are unhealthy spiritually not only do not grow, but usually regress.
Much is said and written about church problems. Only occasionally do I hear of churches that wrestle with doctrinal problems. Far more frequently, church problems are issues growing out of broken or unhealthy personal relationships. Too little effort seems to be given to cultivating “favor both with the Lord, and men.”
Stunted social skills lead to unfortunate and unnecessary friction at church. Addressing breaches in the fellowship siphons off a church’s energy and often draws pastors and staff members away from major ministries to spend time putting out brush fires.
Lord, help me resolve today to cultivate healthy relationships with You and others.
