_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_
_Friday, July 3rd 2026_
*BUILD YOURSELF IN CHRIST*
_And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified_ *(Acts 20:32)*
In our last study, we touched on something very important: You’ve received Christ, yes; but you must continue in Him and be built up in Him. He said in John 8:31, *“…If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”* Spiritual growth is intentional. It doesn’t happen by chance; the responsibility is yours to allow the Word of God to dwell in you richly (Colossians 3:16).
No one can grow for you. No one can build your spirit for you. Your progress in Christ is directly tied to your personal commitment to the Word. You may say, *“I’ve read through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation”;* but reading isn’t enough. Remember the words of the Lord Jesus for us to search the Scriptures; Paul said to study. There’s a difference. Reading informs you, but searching unveils truth, and studying establishes it within you.
Until you move beyond casual reading, you won’t walk in the depth, authority and power of the Word. There’s more in God, so much more. As you give yourself to study, meditation, and the ministry of the Spirit, deeper revelations are unveiled to you. Your convictions become firm, your discernment refined, and your walk with God steady, consistent, and built on truth.
Remember, we win by His Word. You’re sustained by the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up and unveil your inheritance to you. That Word must dwell richly in you, shaping your thoughts, your responses, and your direction. So, don’t be passive about your spiritual growth. 1 Peter 2:2 says, *“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.”*
The strength and stability of your Christian life are determined by the depth of the Word in your spirit. You’ve received Christ, that’s powerful; now build yourself in Him. Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Be established in truth.
*PRAYER*
_Dear Father, I thank you for the Word of your grace that builds me up and establishes me in Christ. I’m strengthened, rooted and grounded in the truth of your Word. My life is structured by your Word, and I walk in ever-increasing grace and glory as the revelation of your Word floods my spirit and strengthens my faith, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._
*FURTHER STUDY:*
*2 Timothy 2:15* Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
*Colossians 2:6-7 NIV* So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, *7* rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
*Jude 1:20* But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Acts 16:16-40 & Job 1-2
*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 & Isaiah 22
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