Daily Devotion for February 07, 2025

Devotion:

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Read Matthew 13:1-9.

Our focus this week puts a spotlight on this phrase in this parable: “... and they withered because they had no root.” This parable highlights the various responses to the Word of God which in turn reflect the key of genuine discipleship is fruitfulness. In the focus verse, Jesus is demonstrating that the person who hears the Word of God and immediately responds but does not make effort to grow will wither and be weak. 

We have all experienced or witnessed the person who was “on fire for God” and 6 months later they are nowhere to be found. So how to guard against that in our own lives? Spiritual growth is not increased church attendance or involvement in spiritual activities. People don’t grow in Christ because they are busy at church.  They grow in Christ when they read and trust their Bibles. 

Desire to grow? Engage with the Bible. Meditate on it day and night. Think and rethink about God and His Word. Let it be your guide. Make it the ultimate authority in your life. Don’t chart your course according to the opinions of people or suggestions of culture. Follow God’s lead in your life. As you do you will find yourself involved at church, busy helping others. It then becomes the outflow of your life in Christ.

Personal Worship Option:

How deep are your spiritual roots? Are you looking for God’s plan and following it? Or are you following your own plan and asking God to bless it? Allow God to adjust your dreams to match his plans. Let Him cause uncommon results from your common deeds.