1 Corinthians 3 -- Why It's Taking A Little Longer Each Day On These

My quiet times have been so deep lately that I have to read, wait, think, and then write.  In v. 1-4, Paul speaks of the lack of spiritual maturity of the Christians in that church.  He compares them to babies who are unable to eat solid food (meat).  My commentary took an unexpected turn when it discussed what milk and meat really stood for:

“Milk represents what Jesus Christ did on earth, while meat concerns what He is doing now in heaven… The immature believer knows little about the present ministry of Christ in heaven.  He knows the facts about our Lord’s life and ministry on earth, but not the truths about His present ministry in heaven.  He lives on Bible stories and not Bible doctrines. “  In other words, what is really involved in our salvation – the deep things of God and how they apply to daily life, it said.  He refers us to Hebrews 5:10-14 as his proof.

So now I need to think on what Christ is doing for me now in heaven – interceding with God for me and many other things!  Yes, His work on earth was finished on the cross, but His work in heaven on my behalf goes on 24/7!

Jesus, thank You for Your current ministry.  I’ll never be able to repay what You did for me on earth, but what You’re doing for me now just bowls me over.  Thank You for loving me so.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford