 GROWTH IN OUR CHRISTLIKENESS
Spiritual maturity is God’s will for every believer. He wants all of us as His children to grow. In Ephesians 4:14, Paul said that we should not remain as “infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming”. Instead, we should grow up into Christlikeness – the ultimate goal of spiritual maturity. Paul stated this goal in Romans 8:29 as follows: “For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son, that He might be the first born among many brothers”.
How can we become Christ like? What is involved in growing spiritually, and how does it happen? These are questions we will no doubt want to ask. Spiritual growth begins with commitment, involves developing certain spiritual disciplines, convictions and habits, and requires participation in church life. We need Christian relationships to grow. Through discipleship and fellowship, we will develop knowledge, convictions and habits, skills and character.
We may be struggling right now with growing spiritually. One reason is likely that we are not close to anyone and also not accountable to anyone. The first step out of this dilemma is to recognise that we cannot grow in isolation. We must always realise that God intends His children to live together and help each other along the way. Then we get involved in Christian discipleship and fellowship. It is God’s will that as we live together in a family relationship, we love each other, teach, edify and encourage each other, admonish and correct each other, pick each other up when we fall, and rejoice and weep together. As we participate in church life we will develop not only knowledge but also convictions and habits.
What habits must we seek to develop in order to grow? Habits that influence our time, our money and our relationships are the foundational ones which will help develop the others. When Jesus is Lord in these three areas of life, He will be Lord of others. With Him in control we grow to be like Jesus.
Therefore, “let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as we see the Day approaching” (Heb. 10:25). If we are not already in a Care Group in our church, let us join one today.
Verses For The Week
“Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.” - 1 Peter 2:1-3
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CRY ROOM
A "cry room" has been set up at Room 1A, 160 CR with the whole service proceedings being screened from the main hall with effect from today. So parents with little bubs and tots can now enjoy the service at this alternative venue. |
Senior Citizens Meeting
Thursday, 24 May @ 10 am
This meeting will be the continuation of the Bible Study led by Dr Peck Hock Cheng. All are welcome. |
Friday Prayer Meeting
25 May @ 7.45 pm
This month missions prayer meeting will be led by Ms Jasmine Yong. Ms Tan Bee Ker will speak on St Luke’s Chaplaincy.
All members are encouraged to attend this prayer meeting. |
BY CAMP
Click here for BY Camp FAQ |
Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) Towards Jubilee Sunday, 27 May @ 7.30 pm
Bethesda Bedok-Tampines Church is one of the centre hosting GDOP 2012. BKCers are advised not to drive to the venue. A bus will leave BKC at 7pm on 27 May. Please sign-up with Jeannette Yin at the annex after the morning service or the church office on weekdays.
For other details, scan the QR-code or goto the ink: http://www.gdop.sg/2012/ |
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