Now that you’re saved, what’s next? Truly, it is one thing to be saved, and another thing to remain saved until the end. This means that once saved does not mean always saved. As such, it is necessary for you to do whatever it takes to stay in the Lord until the end. And the first thing to do is feed and feed on the word of God.
All Scripture is inspired by God, and useful to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in righteousness – 2 Timothy 3:16 (NKJV).
Study to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth – 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV).
Introduction
Every child must eat to be alive and grow; so too, a new believer needs to feed. Also, since it is your spirit that is born again, the food of the spirit is the word of God. You need to feed on the word of God to live and grow as a believing Christian. Therefore, so that you do not die again spiritually and return to your old self, you must pay attention to the word of God.
Why you should feed on the word
1. God’s Manual for a Profitable Life
The word of God is the creator’s manual for human beings living on earth. So when you adhere to his instructions, you end up living a successful and victorious life. Because it is useful for instruction, conviction of sin, correction and training in the right life according to the will of God. And as long as you obey and do what he says, you won’t miss it in life.
2. Your trusted guide
The word of God is the lamp that shows you where to take your next step and the light that shines before you showing you what lies ahead. Therefore, as long as you obey the guidance of the word, you will not stumble or stray from your path. And as you study God’s word and obey it, you will not lose your way in life.
3. Build your faith
As a Christian, you must live by your faith, and without faith, you cannot please God. And faith comes by hearing the word of God. Therefore, for you to be successful as a Christian, you need to grow your faith by listening and doing what God’s word says.
4. Gives you the inheritance
As a child of God, you have an inheritance with the Father. However, it is the word of God that will reveal it, prepare it, and deliver it to you. For example, it is the word that reveals to you that healing is children’s bread, it builds your faith to receive it and it makes you heal.
5. It makes you more like God
The constant study of the word of the Lord makes you think, speak and act the word. As such, you become more and more like the Word (Jesus Christ). The scripture says that iron sharpens iron, yet the word of God sharpens you to be more like him.
Study to be approved by God
It is very important then, that you study the word of God to show yourself approved by God. Also, study to correctly teach the word of God and be a person who is never ashamed of the gospel of Christ. Also, study to make sure your light shines like this, thus drawing crowds to your uprising.
Conclusion
The word of God is the way to go. Therefore, having given your life to Christ, diligently seek to feed on the word of God. This will establish you and preserve you in the Lord. Also, your paths will prosper and open up to new ground. Furthermore, the scriptures were written so that we learn from them and have the power to hold on to our hope until the end. Truly, those who endure to the end will reap joy, peace, and ultimately eternal life with Christ.