Scripture for Today: Hebrews 5:13-14 “Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.”
Can anyone be truly happy without dairy? According to these sign-toting young people in Beijing the answer is Yes! My half Chinese husband has this problem and is much more pleasant to be around when he uses the lactose free milk and sticks to sorbet. Like many Asians (up to 90%) he lacks that all important enzyme, lactase, which is needed to break down and absorb the lactose, which is a sugar found in milk. All I know is that I am very thankful not to have this problem as I enjoy my ice cream!
Today’s verse in no way discounts “milk.” It is necessary and foundational for the new christian. There are times for the mature christian as well to review the basics. The problem comes when one has only milk and does not progress to “solid food.” Being satisfied with just milk will result in a failure to distinguish good from evil. Scripture is to be actually used in making decisions. The more we rely on its wisdom and principles, the more we can recognize evil, hate it and cling to the good! (Romans 12:9)
There are times in approaching God’s Word that I just want something basic or familiar. Maybe I feel rushed. Or maybe I am feeling pretty good about myself. No conviction today, please. A promise would make me feel good. Nothing wrong with that. But to really distinguish between what masquerades as good and what truly is good, I need to spend more than a little time in His Word.
Lord, make me hungry for solid food!
Devotions By Jan 