On Sunday we will resume our study through the book of First Peter. Someone recently asked me how many more sermons I had in the files (meaning they suspected that I was reusing old material for this series). Some pastors do move on to a new place and reuse years worth of sermons, but that is not me. First of all, I have never been effective in re-using old stuff; and secondly, you deserve a message that is a fresh study on my part and one in which I have invested time and energy to the point that God is speaking to my heart as I trust He is yours. So Sunday, as well as this blog post, comes fresh from my heart.1 Peter 2:2 talks about how we should desire the milk of the Word; we should as newborn babies desire milk. In fact, it dawned on me this morning that this verse is painted on a wall of level one of our Southridge Campus (see the picture above). How does a baby desire milk?
+ A baby has a single focus on milk
+ A baby is not satisfied without milk
+ A baby is completely satisfied with milk
+ A baby will grow if given milk
+ A baby is comforted by milk
+ A baby will let his or her desire be known in order to have milk
To get the point of this teaching simply substitute your name for "A baby" above and substitute "God's Word" for "milk" and you will have it. Allow some time to diagnose your desire for God's Word and take steps to work on your appetite for His truth. One more thing, when I see you Sunday...come hungry!
Jesse Waggoner
2 comments:
Jesse,
You are doing a wonderful job in the pulpit. I love your enthusiasm and the messages just keep getting better every week.
I believe it is important that we lift each other up...........especially when it is in truth..............and "truthfully".........you are doing a great job!!
Have a wonderful day.
S. R.
Pastor Waggoner,
Thank you for your primer on what to expect next week and an implied encouragement and exhortation. As your days are full from various tasks, my prayer for you as a brother in Christ is that your time in the study is fruitful with much impact on your own heart. May God use that to overflow the gospel into our hearts as well. blessings.
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