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Desiring the Pure Milk of the Word

by Brett Fuller on October 12, 2020

1 Peter 2:1-2 says, "Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander,  2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation..." Cynthia, my wife, has been privileged to nurse 7 children. Even though they each had different personalities, when it came time to suckle, they were identical in their response. They all were...

  1. Wanting to be close the source of the food 
  2. Wanting to be embraced by the provider of the food
  3. Singularly & intensely focused on getting the food in their stomachs. 

Peter exhorts us to not be distracted from what's vital by being tempted to sin through evil speech or improper conduct. Instead he says we should, from the core of our being, desire to know what God has said. So today, instead of retreating to childish sinful behavior, become childlike and as a newborn yearns for milk, you live hungry. Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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