Colossians 2:19b “…grows with the growth of God.”
The growth of the church is the growth of God within His people. This growth is not merely outward or organizational but inward and organic. God grows within us as we receive His life and allow it to saturate every part of our being.
This growth is facilitated by holding the Head, remaining connected to the Body, and living in the Spirit. The more God increases in us, the more we are built together with others as His dwelling place.
The growth of God in us transforms our thoughts, emotions, and will, aligning us with Christ. This growth is also expressed in our relationships, as we live out His love, patience, and grace with one another. When the church grows with the growth of God, it becomes His full expression on earth.
Main Points:
– Inward Growth: The church grows as God’s life increases in His people.
– Living in the Spirit: Growth is facilitated by holding the Head and walking in the Spirit.
– Transformation: God’s growth transforms our being and aligns us with Christ.
– Expression of God: The church expresses God as His life is lived out corporately.
Reflections
Meditate on areas of your life where God’s growth needs to increase. Surrender those areas to Him in prayer and commit to living by His life daily.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, grow in me and increase Your life in every part of my being.
Help me to hold You as the Head and live in the Spirit daily.
Transform my thoughts, emotions, and will to align with Your purpose.
Build us together as Your full expression on earth.
Let Your growth in the church glorify Your name and fulfill Your plan, Amen.