Daily Bread – March 20, 2024 (The Fourth Day – Genesis 1:14-19) Hebrews 6:1-2 – Therefore, leaving the fundamentals of the Word of Christ, let us go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from works of death, and faith towards God, of baptisms, of the doctrine of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. The Foundation For Maturing In Christ Jesus The most critical issue being addressed in this passage is the essential need to mature in the things that have been supplied to us by the Spirit (Matthew 5:48; Ephesians 4:12,13; Colossians 1:28, 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:17). A foundation has been laid and the principles of God have been established, now the child of God must give all diligence to make their calling and election sure (2 Peter 1:3-11). Paul is not suggesting we leave any dimension of the doctrines of God, but rather take the fundamentals of the new creation and the doctrines of God and begin to function in the fluidity and maturity of the Spirit. An athlete will take a great amount of time to train and learn the techniques of a sport so they can build on the foundation of those techniques to become the best in the world. Now, we have been changed by the power of God and filled with the Holy Spirit so we may freely receive all those things belonging to God. Through the blood of Jesus, the power of His Word and the working of the Holy Spirit, we can walk in faith and turn from the corruption and death that is in this world and continually mature in the life of Christ Jesus. Blessings, Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Daily Bread 3/20/2024
