1 Peter 2:2. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.
As soon as you are born again by the Spirit of God, your life begins to change, and you will begin to see the evidence of God’s work in you. God restores His broken relationship with you in a personal and unique way, filling your heart with His presence and confirming that you now belong to Him.
As you continue to “crave pure spiritual milk,” which is the Word of God, you will grow strong in your salvation (1 Peter 2:2). Just as a newborn baby depends on milk for growth, your spiritual life depends on feeding daily on God’s truth. The more you abide in His Word, the more your faith matures and your heart becomes aligned with His will.
First, you will know with certainty that you have been given the right to become a child of God. This right was granted to you the moment you received and believed in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord (John 1:12). Your identity is no longer tied to the family of Satan—your past, your failures, or what the world says about you—you now belong to the family of God.
You will also realize that you are no longer on a path to destruction because the Spirit of God Himself dwells in you (1 Corinthians 3:16). The Creator of the universe, the One who spoke the heavens and the earth into existence, now lives in you! His power, His wisdom, and His presence are with you at all times.
But if you do not know the authority you have as a child of God, you will continue living like a beggar or an orphan, defeated and powerless. That is why the Word of God is so vital—it reminds you of who you are and what you have been given in Christ. God’s promises equip you to walk confidently in His calling, knowing that your Father has already provided everything you need.
Because the Spirit of God is leading your life, you no longer need to live in fear or anxiety about tomorrow (John 14:26–27). His guidance is constant, gentle, and perfect, just as the Good Shepherd leads His sheep beside quiet waters and restores their souls (Psalm 23:1–3). Trusting His leading will bring you peace even in the midst of uncertainty.
Not only that, you have been given the incredible privilege of prayer—the ability to ask God for anything according to His will (John 14:14). The Holy Spirit Himself works powerfully in you and through you, interceding on your behalf and strengthening you in every circumstance (Romans 8:26). When you pray in Jesus’ name, holding onto the promises in God’s Word, the heavenly armies of God move on your behalf, and your prayers rise before His throne like incense (Revelation 8:3).
Whenever the devil attacks you through temptations, lies, and spiritual battles, take heart—he cannot prevail against you. His weapons will fail because Jesus has already won the victory. At the cross, your True King crushed the head of the ancient serpent, and when He rose again from the dead, Satan’s power was forever defeated. Stand firm and use your spiritual authority over all forces of darkness (Luke 10:19), knowing that nothing can separate you from God’s love (Romans 8:37–39).
From this moment on, set your heart and mind on things above, for you belong to heaven (Philippians 3:20). While you live on this earth, you are under the blessing, authority, and protection of God’s kingdom. This world is not your final home—you are a citizen of heaven, sent here with a divine purpose.
That purpose is the critical task Jesus entrusted to you: to testify to the gospel of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18–20). Sharing the good news and leading others to salvation is the highest calling and greatest privilege you could ever receive. Through this, you will experience the ultimate blessing of all—being used by God to save lives and expand His kingdom.
The same Lord Jesus who saved you now lives within you, and He has given you the power of God to fulfill His calling. His divine power has granted you everything you need for life and godliness through your relationship with Him. By His glory and goodness, He has given you exceedingly great and precious promises so that you may share in His divine nature and live in freedom from the corruption caused by sin (2 Peter 1:3–4).
This is the kind of abundant, victorious life God desires for you—a life rooted in His Word, guided by His Spirit, secured by His promises, and filled with His presence.
Prayer. Father, I thank You for inviting me into a new life with You and restoring my relationship with You through Your Son. Help me to crave Your Word daily and desire Your presence above all else. Lead me by Your Spirit, strengthen my faith, and use my life to testify to the gospel of Jesus Christ in all circumstances. In Jesus’ name, Amen.