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MORNING MILK

"Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good,” 
1 Peter 2:2-3 ESV. My Sharon breastfed all four of our children. It was a marvel to me as a young man to see the deep connection she had with them and they with her. Sharon needed and valued those moments as much as our infants did. The apostle Peter opened the “pearl-oyster” for us in this passage as He describes God’s Word as “pure spiritual milk” and calls us to like newborn infants. To understand the value of God’s Word and the deep connection God’s Word and Spirit” have with us, and us with Him is truly “A Pearl of Great Price”. Here I must pause to ponder, “does God also enjoy a spiritual connection with His children as much as His children need and enjoy them?” Father in Heaven, thank you for Your constant care and intimate Presence. Feed my soul with faith, hope and love through the milk of Your Word. 




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