- Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 1:8
For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything.
Decades ago a doctor of theology wrote a pamphlet called Security of the Believers.
I bought a copy and discovered it contained verse after verse of scripture with absolutely no personal observation or comments. The Word of God stood alone.
The Word contains everything we need to feel secure in Christ.
The verse from 1 Thessalonians 1:8 tells us that faith leads the way for those who believe in Christ.
This is true and I believe that my faith leads the way. So why do I feel the need to make comments on the scriptures that are quoted? At one time I needed instruction in the Word because I was not hearing His instructions by faith, i.e. commands to serve God’s will.
We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.
Paul wrote his epistles to us so that we would know that we grow in faith and love. His Word has all that is needed to mature and be used of God by faith that is absent of insecurities that hinder our walk of faith.
Insecurity is a human condition and only one condition that stunts our growth in Christ.
If I tried to make a list of every human condition that hinders growth in Christ there is a real concern that I would miss some because I am best aware of my own failings. While some may have the same problem I had, not everyone does.
What is hindering your growth in Christ?
Our stumbling blocks can be identified in the Word that contains everything needed for us to grow in faith.