2021 Daily Devotion - Day 284
At the beginning of each year at Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo, California, we talk about something called “The Big Promise”. We learned this principle from our good friend Dr. Hal Seed.
The Big Promise says this:
“If you will allow Jesus Christ to be the one in charge of your life – worship regularly (3-4 times a month), join a small group at the church and find a place at Mount of Olives where you can serve, your life will be better one year from now.”
This is a rather bold promise; however, we can make this promise because we know it works. Many have tried this and found it does work. They have seen remarkable changes in their lives. Things have really gotten better. And the reason for this is they are growing in Christ. They are developing spiritual disciplines which help them to grow in their walk with Christ Jesus (when done regularly).
As Christ followers, we are meant to grow. All living things grow, and since Christ is living within us, we need to grow in Him. This kind of spiritual growth impacts every aspect of our lives. I cannot think of a better way to start this new year of 2021.
Ephesians 4:14-15 NRSV
We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, we are meant to grow in Christ. For when we do, everything is better because we are more in alignment with You. Give us a hunger for spiritual growth and to live out our “Big Promise” in 2021. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
“If you will allow Jesus Christ to be the one in charge of your life – worship regularly (3-4 times a month), join a small group at the church and find a place at Mount of Olives where you can serve, your life will be better one year from now.”
This is a rather bold promise; however, we can make this promise because we know it works. Many have tried this and found it does work. They have seen remarkable changes in their lives. Things have really gotten better. And the reason for this is they are growing in Christ. They are developing spiritual disciplines which help them to grow in their walk with Christ Jesus (when done regularly).
As Christ followers, we are meant to grow. All living things grow, and since Christ is living within us, we need to grow in Him. This kind of spiritual growth impacts every aspect of our lives. I cannot think of a better way to start this new year of 2021.
Ephesians 4:14-15 NRSV
We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, we are meant to grow in Christ. For when we do, everything is better because we are more in alignment with You. Give us a hunger for spiritual growth and to live out our “Big Promise” in 2021. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
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