Date: Monday, 15th December 2025
Text: 2 Peter 3:18
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
A true disciple must keep growing. Staying the same spiritually is dangerous because it can lead to wrong beliefs, pride, and compromise. The Bible tells us to “grow in grace and knowledge” (2 Peter 3:18). Spiritual growth does not happen by accident—it comes through prayer, studying God’s Word, fellowship with others, obedience, and self-examination. No disciple ever outgrows these basics.
We grow by feeding on God’s Word (Jeremiah 15:16), being filled with the Holy Spirit (John 7:37–39), and practicing our faith (Hebrews 5:14). Growth moves us from spiritual weakness to strength and from emotional faith to a firm understanding of truth. God grows His people step by step, not overnight.
As we grow, God shows us attitudes and habits that need to change. This can be uncomfortable, but it is necessary. A disciple must accept correction (Proverbs 12:1), allow God to remove what is not helpful (John 15:2), and listen to godly guidance. True growth requires humility, patience, and consistent effort—there are no shortcuts.
A growing disciple becomes useful to God. Growth brings wisdom, strength, and fruitfulness. It helps us become more like Christ and increases our impact for God’s kingdom. When a disciple grows, God is pleased and the enemy loses ground. Growth shows that discipleship is real.
Prayer Nugget: Father, please, help me to grow every day in grace, truth, and spiritual maturity in Jesus name.
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