| 9. | PHYSICAL BIRTH - In order for the baby to grow, it must have food - first milk, then juices, but as he grows he begins to eat solid foods, then meats. Without food a baby cannot live. |
| SPIRITUAL BIRTH - In order for a Christian baby to grow, he must feed on his Spiritual food - the Bible. First, the milk of the Word (easy basic facts). Then on the deeper truths, the meat of the Word. One cannot become a mature Christian without studying the Bible. | |
| 10. | PHYSICAL BIRTH - Sleep is another thing a baby (or anyone) cannot live without. Sleep restores strength, and aids in growth. A baby sleeps a lot, and it is a daily necessity. |
| SPIRITUAL BIRTH - Prayer for a Christian is like sleep to a baby. We cannot do without it. Prayer restores our spiritual strength and helps us to grow in the things of the Lord. It is a daily necessity. | |
| 11. | PHYSICAL BIRTH - Exercise - A baby must physically exercise in order to develop. Crying exercises the lungs, kicking the legs, moving the arm is all part of growth. Later crawling, then walking, etc. |
| SPIRITUAL GROWTH - Exercise - The Christian must also exercise spiritually if he wants to grow, witnessing to others about Christ, giving out tracts, over-coming temptations, are all spiritual exercises that help us grow spiritually. | |
| 12. | PHYSICAL BIRTH - Growth - A baby is a beautiful thing - everyone loves a baby, but how sad if the baby doesn't grow - one year - five - ten, and if he is still in a crib sucking this thumb we say, "That is awful" - and it is! |
| SPIRITUAL BIRTH - Growth - A new Christian is also a beautiful thing; everyone loves to be around a new believer. But what if a year, two years, five - ten, he is still of the spiritual growth of a baby. That's awful - but sad to say many, many Christians never grow! Don't be one of them. |
Please re-read points 1 - 4 in our life of physical and spiritual birth illustrations.
Now ask yourself - was there a definite time and place when you received Jesus Christ into your heart, and were born into the family of God?
Perhaps you do not remember the exact date, etc., but you know that you are saved. Praise God, He knows the place and time. That's what is really important!
But, if you are not sure, perhaps you think so. Why not settle any doubts about this important matter right now?
Just now, from your heart, cry out to God, and repeat the following prayer:
Dear God, I, this day, realize that I am dead in trespasses and sins. I believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for my sins. Right now, I am reaching out the hands of my hearts and taking Jesus Christ into my heart as my own personal Savior. Wash away my sins and make me your child. Thank you for doing this; you are now my Heavenly Father, I am your child. I have been born into your family. In the name of Jesus Christ I make this prayer. Amen.
I John 3:1 - "Behold what manner of love the Father bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God ..."
If you have received Christ today, this is your Spiritual Birthday. Turn to John 3:16 in your Bible and along the margin write the year, month and day so that you will always remember it.
You are now a babe in Christ, and need plenty of (1) food - read the Bible; (2) sleep - spend time in prayer; (3) exercise - witness, attend church, etc. II Peter 3:18 - "But grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen."
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