Don’t Leave Them By Themselves – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional April 7th

(Guide Your New Converts To Church)

TO THE BIBLE: 1 Peter 2:2 KJV
“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.”

LET’S TALK
In Christianity, there’s a way of life, but Christianity itself is more than just a way of life—it’s a relationship with God. When we lead others to Christ, it’s important not to leave them on their own. They need guidance.

That’s why it’s crucial to connect them to a local church where they can be nurtured in their faith and learn how to live the Christian life.

Salvation is only the starting point. New converts need to understand that they have to grow and mature spiritually, and that growth comes by learning God’s Word.

The Bible says in 1 Timothy 3:15, “…the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.” So, the Church is the place to learn the Word of God.

Just like babies need milk to grow, new converts need the Word of God. As 1 Peter 2:2 KJV says, “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.” But growth doesn’t happen only through teaching—it also comes through observation.

In the church, they can watch how mature Christians pray, worship, and live out their faith in real-life situations.

By being part of a church, they’ll learn how to worship God and sing the right songs; they learn how to conduct themselves with decency; they learn how to apply their faith in the face of belligerent challenges. The same Spirit lives in them and causes them to do the things that we do.

When you win souls, don’t stop at sharing the Gospel. Pray for them, follow up, and make sure they’re firmly planted in a local church where they become rooted and grounded in the faith and established in the Word. Hallelujah!

Go Deeper
Ephesians 4:11-14; Hebrews 10:24-25; Colossians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Pray:
Dear Father, I pray for new converts all over the world today, that Christ be formed in their hearts; they’re rooted and grounded in God’s overwhelming love, being fully persuaded that in Christ alone lies their joy and total fulfilment. I declare that they’re strengthened to become effective witnesses of Christ’s love and truth in the world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Luke 11:1-13, Judges 1-2
TWO YEAR
Romans 8:12-19, Psalm 110-111

Act:
Make sure to invite and follow up with the new converts you win today, encouraging them to attend church this Sunday.