MAY 4

Psalm 119:149
Memorise 1 Peter 2:2
“…desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby…”
To be quickened has the meaning of being made alive, revived or restored. Ephesians 2 describes how we as sinners were once dead in trespasses and sins. However because of the great love and mercy of God, He quickened us together with Christ, for he raised us out of our spiritual deadness and we now have a new life in Christ. But our spiritual revitalization did not end there. As we begin this new spiritual journey as babes in Christ, we need constant spiritual sustenance in order to continue to grow and mature in the faith. That is why we are told to desire the sincere milk of the word in the same manner as how hungry infants would cry for mother’s milk (1 Peter 2:2). This is the only way which we can grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.

It is easy then to understand what the psalmist means when he says that God’s judgment or His law can “quicken” him spiritually in Psalm 119:149. As we develop a deeper understanding of Him and His will through reading the Bible, our spiritual insight will be awoken, and our life in Christ will become more rich and vibrant. It also vitalizes our hearts as they light up in understanding and conviction of God’s purpose to bring salvation to the world. It excites and stimulates us to strive to lead holier lives that would please Him and drives us to increase our evangelism efforts.

If reading and meditating on God’s Word could quicken us so tremendously, why would we be content with just opening our Bibles in church on Sundays? Such a “Sunday Christian” could only grow at a snail’s pace, or worse still, just stagnate or backslide. Therefore, it is certainly not enough to just attend church and hope to grow significantly as Christians. We would only remain as “babes in Christ”, stunted in development and only tasting the “milk” and not the “meat” of God’s Word and His doctrines (1 Corinthians 3:1-2). Let us read His Word daily that we will mature in the faith.

Thought: Can you cite any experiences where reading God’s Word truly “quickened” you?
Prayer: Dear Lord, let me desire to grow in Christ through studying Thy Word daily and not just on Sundays.