How to Have a Rich & Flavorful Life

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16 (NKJV)

What does it mean to let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly? It means you sit and soak in the Scriptures and fully absorb the full meaning of God's love story written to mankind. Like a thick-cut steak soaks in the flavor of a tasty marinade, your life becomes rich and flavorful as you meditate on the Word of God and take time fully to comprehend the message of the Gospel.

Are you trying to survive on spiritual fast food? Do you grab a verse here and skim a brief daily devotional there? If you will make time to savor God's Word, the Holy Spirit will prepare a feast like you've never tasted.

The following chart comes from the Texas A&M Agriculture web site (http://meat.tamu.edu/beefgrading/). The USDA evaluates the quality of beef based on the amount and distribution of marbling in the ribeye muscle. This chart describes the grades of beef based on the marbling score.

 

What is the degree of marbling in your spiritual life? To what extent is the Word of God distributed in your heart, soul, mind, and spirit? When you stand before the judgment throne, will you receive the Grade of Prime+, which has an Abundant marbling score, or will the Father look upon your soul and judge it as Practically Devoid of His Spirit and give you the Grade of Standard-?

God does not want you barely to manage an existence in your spiritual life. Jesus died so you could have an Abundant life, a life beautifully marbled with grace and love and peace through the Holy Spirit. Will you aim for a Prime+ walk with Jesus?

You can enjoy your walk with Jesus when you live for Him, doing everything for the Lord, and not for men. (Colossians 3:17, 23-24).