Three different times in my life have marked major milestones as I prepared for the birth of each of my children. Every action was analyzed and measured up against the good of the baby for whom I was carrying. My indwelling was the center of every thought, action and feeling. I believe every woman can relate to this suspended season in time as we prepared for the delivery and were expectant of receiving the delivery. Our expectancy of the delivery was absolute and imminent.
Whether we are male or female, each of us carries within us the indwelling of Christ through the Holy Spirit. This is not a season of time or a 9 month incubation period but rather a lifetime inhabitance that Christ has freely given us.
We carry within us One who promises everything but do we really believe in the delivery? Do we build nurseries of faith with colors of trust, belief and expectancy? Do we adjust our spiritual wardrobe and clothe ourselves with the expanding faith that will ensure comfort?
We will most assuredly birth a new life if we give the day to day attention of nurturing the indwelling of Christ and expecting the delivery no matter what life is producing. We will not only enjoy the birth but will experience the growth from spiritual infancy to mature Christian.
Just as our babies were taught day by day the essential elements for healthy growth, we too as Christians must never quit learning about and feeding upon the spiritual nourishment of His Word.
What does your nursery look like?
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