Gal. 6:7-8 ‘Do not be deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that will he also reap. For he that sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption; but he that sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
DAILY READING John 2; 1 Chronicles 10-11; Zechariah1
The biggest animals on planet earth, are blue whales. Far bigger than any dinosaur, the blue whale is the largest known animal to have ever lived. An adult blue whale can grow to a massive 30m long and weigh more than 180,000kg – that’s about the same as 40 elephants or 2,670 average-sized men.
But this giant among giants started as something far smaller. Surprisingly researchers have found that these whales have not always been so big. Fossil records show that ancient whales were much smaller than the current size of whales.
The question then is; how did whales get so big? A new study suggests their great size is as a result of efficient filter-feeding. They have specialized system of a comb of keratin along the upper jaw instead of teeth. The comb filters massive amounts of food from the water, providing such efficient nutrition that it allows these whales to get bigger and bigger, until they end up with such massive size.
Spiritually also, our feeding will affect our spiritual size and strength. In order for us to grow spiritually, our spirit must feed right and feed well. This is why we wait upon on The Lord, to feed on His Word.
Gal. 6:7 says ‘Do not be deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that will he also reap.’
What we sow spiritually is also what we will reap. If you eat healthful foods you’ll be healthy, but if you eat unhealthful foods you’ll be unhealthy. The Word of God contains the complete diet for the human spirit. When you feed on The Word, you will be strong and do exploits.
What you feed on will determine how your life turns out. Because eagles feed on fresh meat, they are strong and fly high. Also lions, feed only on fresh meat and are known as the strongest among beasts.
Eating dead things can impair a man’s spiritual sensitivity. Feeding on things like unedifying posts on social media, gross entertainment, pornography, gossip, slander, dirty jokes, dirty scenes in movies etc; are like feeding dead things to the mind. These weighs a man down, and keeps him on the floor, unable to soar until inevitably he becomes an easy prey to the enemy.
You will stand or fall in life depending on what you are feeding your spirit. The Word of God gives you strength in your inner man. This strength keeps you strong in the face of every storm. When your house is built on the rock of God’s Word, you will never fall. The rain, storm and wind that come to test men on the journey of life will only turn to your testimony. When you feed on The Word, you will be a winner in every battle of life. Indeed through feeding on The Word and getting to know God more, you will be strong and do exploits.
PRAYER: Lord, please help me to feed constantly on Your Word, so that I can grow to the spiritual height You have ordained for me. As I feed on You Word, may my heart also be strengthened by faith to begin to do exploits in Your kingdom in Jesus Name.
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The study of The Word will keep shame and disgrace far from you– WORDBITE 222.