All Things New: 21 Day DevotionalExemple

Greater Spiritual Hunger

A grandfather once told his grandson a tale about life – “A fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One is evil – he is angry, jealous, greedy and full of pride. The other is good – he is joyful, humble, patient, kind and full of compassion. The same fight goes on inside you, and inside every other person too.” The grandson pondered on what he had just heard, and asked: “Which wolf will win?” The grandfather simply replied: “The one you feed.”

This story is a picture of the constant battle that goes on within the life of each believer. Each day, we fight battles where we either give in to our sinful nature, or submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit within us. Just like the wolves in the story, the victor is often the one that we have fed. How then, do we feed our spirits? 

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honour at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.” (Colossians 3:1-2)

In Colossians, Paul tells us that even as we have been given new life in Christ, we are to set our hearts and desires on the things of God, and those which concern the heart of God. This means that we love the things that God loves, and hate the things that God hates.

Do you find yourself losing the daily battle, and giving in to your sinful nature? Begin to think on God’s word and especially on the Scriptures that He has quickened to you. Meditate on these Scriptures, and let God show us how to make practical applications to our life. Go on to memorise God’s word. These practices of meditating on His Word and memorising Scriptures can help us win our next battle.

Reflection

Take some time to evaluate your daily routine. List down the areas in your routine that does not feed your spiritual nature.

What are some practical steps you can take to purposefully grow in your hunger for the things of God?

Prayer

Dear God, I thank You because in You I have victory. Give me the strength and courage to surrender my whole life to You, and help me to set my heart and focus my desires on the things that are from You.