How do we maximize our response to the Bible’s teaching? Spending time in God’s Word each day is the key to spiritual growth. But Paul reminds us that there is more to our faith than wisdom there is also spiritual understanding to be gained when we consistently study the instruction of the Scriptures. He prays for the Colossians to be “filled with the knowledge of will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” As we study the Bible, we receive wisdom. Where can we find this spiritual sustenance? Ephesians 6:17 instructs us to “take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” The well of living water flows through God’s Word.Ĭolossians 1:9 records Paul’s prayer for the church of Colossae-a prayer that makes an important distinction.

We need a fresh supply of God’s wisdom and presence every day. Why then, do so many Christians fast from the solid food of God’s Word ( 1 Corinthians 3:1-2), choosing instead to live on one meal each Sunday morning? We sing, “ This is the air I breathe,” yet many of God’s people stumble through spiritual droughts because they fail to drink from the well of living water ( John 7:37-39).

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