Our spiritual growth and Godly walk are not always just about the knowledge you can retain…whether worldly or biblical…it’s also about our works and faith. I mean, if we are being honest even the devil knows the bible from front to back and you see how far that gets him. He has much knowledge, both worldly and biblical, but is getting nowhere (nor cares to) in spiritual growth.
I used to be very intimidated by people who really knew their bible and scriptures. I felt like I wasn’t as good a Christian because I didn’t know as much as they did. I shied away from certain conversations, groups or meetings because I didn’t want to look biblically stupid. It also made it hard for me when God wanted me to start my women’s group…I’m thinking I’m no leader and I don’t know enough about my bible to start any spiritual group.
However, as I’m grow in Christ I’m realize that reading His word is not all there is to being spiritual and close to God. A relationship with God is something that comes from within…something that you feel personally between you and God. Something that doesn’t necessarily come just from His word and retaining the knowledge. Now, by no means am I suggesting that we shouldn’t read and study the bible daily…but, instead that because we may not be as biblically sound as someone else does not make us any less of a Christian or child of God than the next person.
Learning this has allowed me to step out on my faith in God. I can see that through my actions and talk others can see Him in me. I don’t always have to have a scripture to quote or know exactly where something is in the bible to make a difference for God in my life or someone else’s. I’m learning to be the “me” that God created me to be and allow Him to use me through my life; through my actions, talk and even my choices others see and are blessed by Him. I’m not saying that maybe I couldn’t stand to read my bible a bit more, but knowing that I don’t have to know everything that another person may know is sort of a freeing feeling.
We all really do have a particularly purpose and gift for God and the sooner we realize that, the better off we really will be. We can stop trying to be other people or do what they do in order to feel like we, or I’ll say, I am accomplishing something for Christ. Knowing and believing this frees us to walk out our spirituality without condemning ourselves or stunting our growth. It also allows us to bless others with God working through us.
1 Peter 3:8 (NLT) 8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
Sometimes, in my opinion, I feel that because we know what the bible says we forget to be compassionate. We may be talking to someone who is not as far along in their spiritual journey as we are and when we get to spitting out scripture and verses…as to how they should do this or that, we can push them away. I realize the bible is the truth and it needs to be read, heard and spoken…but, it also calls for compassion and building up of our fellow man. You ever hear that saying…actions speak louder than words? Well, sometimes it’s better for someone going through a hard time to feel our compassion that to be talked at. We need to learn to show them the love of Christ at all times and through all circumstances.
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