8/24/25
Rev. Clint Smith
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When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a perfect model of obedience. God the Son was always watching, always attentive, to see where God the Father was at work, and He joined Him. That is how He lived every day of His ministry. And this same Jesus who modeled obedience for His disciples in the first century is still modeling it for us, His disciples in the 21st century.
Through His suffering on the cross, Christ Jesus fulfilled the mission the Father gave Him. By His obedience, He opened the way of eternal salvation for all, who by faith, live in obedience to Him. John 3:16; Romans 1:16; 10:9-13
Jesus was designated by God as High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek. In Genesis 14 and other passages, we see Melchizedek described with mysterious yet meaningful characteristics. He is portrayed as the King of Righteousness, the King of Peace, and a Royal, Eternal Priest, pointing to the Great High Priest, Jesus Christ.
Throughout Scripture, God has consistently pointed those who believe, toward Jesus. He has done this through historical narratives, events, people, and even natural and supernatural occurrences. Yet, just as in the past, people today are often sluggish in their spiritual growth. Instead of pressing on to study the deeper truths of God’s Word, many remain content with only with the milkshakes of Scripture, unwilling to move on to the solid food that leads to spiritual maturity.
A steady milkshake only diet of God’s Word will result in doctrinal inexperience, leaving the believer unskilled in handling the Word of righteousness. In other words, such believers remain spiritual infants, immature, underdeveloped, and unable to discern truth from error. Romans 12:1,2
A healthy, balanced diet of God’s Word is the chosen nourishment of those who are maturing spiritually. Through consistent practice, they train their spiritual senses to develop the mind of Christ, equipping them to distinguish clearly between what is morally good and what is evil. 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Immaturity avoids depth; maturity hungers for it. Immaturity drifts; maturity discerns. Immaturity is satisfied with milkshakes; maturity longs for a good steak.