Warm greetings Parishioners, on this beautiful Sunday morning.
We have been examining the series:
SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Recall,
Step one Principle for Spiritual Growth is: LEARN TO FORGET
Step two Principle for Spiritual Growth is: LEARN TO FORGIVE
STEP THREE: LEARN TO PRAY
STEP FOUR: LEARN TO BELIEVE
STEP FIVE: LEARN TO WORSHIP
STEP SIX: LEARN TO GIVE
Today we would be looking at the Seventh step For Spiritual Growth and concluding part of this series which is:
STEP SEVEN: LEARN TO WITNESS
To experience Spiritual development we need to learn to witness for the Lord.
Jesus stated that Believers we are to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit so we would become witnesses for Him. That was one of the purposes of the endowment of power from on high:
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and YE SHALL BE WITNESSES UNTO ME.....
ACT 1:8
KING JAMES VERSION
The greatest witness you can be to the world is to live a life that is sold out to the Lord. Like the old proverb says, "what you are speak so loud, I cant hear what you say"
Our Personality witnesses to people. We should witness as the need arises but, we shouldn't force the gospel on people.
We should be led by the Holy Spirit when we witness to other people about the Lord. Otherwise we would waste our time, and they won't be open to what we are saying.
The greatest witnessing tool is a life really lived for the Lord. So learn to witness as you are led by the Holy Spirit.
But first and foremost, be a witness. It is important to your Spiritual growth.
So apply yourself to learn these Seven Fundamental Principles for Spiritual Growth and don't get frustrated because, Spiritual growth is not an overnight process.
Just take a step at a time. As you learn to forget, to forgive, to pray, to believe, to worship, to give and to witness, you will be well on your way to Spiritual maturity.
God bless you.