Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;
Approximately 18 years ago we purchased the property where we are now living. At first it was just a piece of land. In time, our home was built, then an extension. Next came some upgrades like our BBQ area. We now find ourselves building an office/meeting room.
As I began to meditate on the progress we have made, I realize it has not been easy nor has it been fast. It has taken work. We have saved money, worked extra, gone without, prayed, and many things on and around our home/property have been built ourselves.
Did you know that walking with the Lord is just about the same? When we purchased our piece of land, there was nothing on it except a few fruit trees. When you begin walking out your faith, there will be many things that you will not have spiritually speaking, but in time you will have them.
The beginning years of my Christian walk, I always admired and looked up to those that could pray eloquently, knew the scriptures well and flowed in spiritual gifts. My land at the time had only a few fruit trees, nothing more.
In time I began to develop my land. The spiritual gifts began to flourish, I grew in confidence, boldness, and yes, I could pray like those I looked up to in times past. There were also instances where I had to remove things that were not needed nor beneficial to me.
Am I done? Not by a long shot. Just as our home continues to undergo changes, upgrades and cleaning, so does my spiritual house.
Are you just starting your walk in the Lord? Have hope, because the Lord wants to develop your land with spiritual gifts, boldness, courage, love, faith, hope, grace and eloquence. He wants to give you additions and upgrades.
There is just one thing we need to do, and that is to work on it and ask for the gifts you desire to flow in by faith, and He will meet your every need.
May you be richly blessed as you develop your land.
