Grow Up (Part 3)!

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, May 29, 2026 Topic: GROW UP (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel" - Luke 1:80 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Peter 3:18 KJV‬ 18. ‭But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. INSPIRATION: Agricultural science made it possible to join a plant stem to another so the grafted stem gets its nourishment from the one it is grafted to. Interestingly, they may be of different species and this would eventually lead to one tree bearing different kinds of fruits. In the same vein, that you may have been rudely separated from your original stock doesn't mean you can't grow and be productive. You can and should be the stem engrafted as a branch to another tree trunk. Draw strength and nourishment all you will from the root but retain your unique property. Aim for the top and reach for the stars in your growth pursuit. Set very high targets in the various aspects of your life where growth is required and dedicate yourself to them. Refuse to be at ease (Amos 6:1); complacency pays you no good. No matter how successful or good you are, there's still plenty of room to grow and achieve more. Get another or a higher degree, get more certifications that could enhance your chances; skill up! Update your mind to remain competitively relevant. The process of growth is demanding but it comes with higher results. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Genuine growth would stretch your bones painfully so you can birth your baby in joy! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please show me Your mercy and make me to grow up into the fullness of my stature in Christ, having been engrafted into God's family through the blood of Jesus Christ. I access every grace I need and I'm nourished thereby, in Jesus name.