This stood out to me today because it is important that we fill the Spirit in us and grow in our understanding so we don’t get caught just going through the motions. Have you ever felt yourself getting caught up in doing things to check a box? I go to church (check), I serve (check), I give (check), and I try to be good (check). These are all good but if we don’t understand the miraculous signs they don’t change our heart.
Warren Wiersbe wrote this, “What the people needed was not food but life, and life is a gift. Food only sustains life, but Jesus gives eternal life.” Think about this: Would we be happy with understanding Jesus and being with Him in heaven today or would we long for more time here? Nothing is greater than being with Jesus. When we understand what He gives we will study, serve, give and be the hands and feet or the church we won’t just go to church. Then as we grow and learn we will shine and make a difference and we won’t just go through the motions but be in motion impacting the Kingdom. Amen