Sincere Milk

Key Verse

“Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.” Revelation 4:1b

Text — Revelation 4:1-3

Message

The university and tertiary institutions are referred to as higher educational institutions. This means that the system and level of learning in these institutions are higher, greater, supreme and of better quality than that of secondary and primary education.

No student will like to remain at the level of primary and secondary education for ever. Everyone strives to move higher so as to have a secured future. This illustration fits only our physical development. To have a balanced growth, we are expected to desire and strive to go higher in our spiritual development. First, is the basic experience of salvation. This is a must for everyone because all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Therefore, Jesus Christ has to come and die to make provision for our salvation. All a sinner needs do is to humbly acknowledge his sinful state, repent and accept Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and Lord.

After taking this step, the saved child needs to go higher to pray for the sanctification of his/her heart. This is a higher level than salvation. In the book of Revelation, a disciple called John the beloved heard the voice of God asking him to come up hither which means higher. He was at a particular level, but God wanted to show him a special revelation. John the beloved obeyed the voice of God, went up and saw a great revelation of heaven and the throne of God. He was to go up higher because he was found holy. To see God and reign with Christ, you must live a holy life all the days of your life.

Further Reading

Luke 14:10-11

Prayer for today

Dear Father, I surrender my life to You, use me for Your own glory.