Kenneth Copeland Devotional 1 December 2023 – Moving Forward or Slipping Back?
Click HERE for the Previous Devotional
Topic: Moving Forward or Slipping Back?
Therefore, we ought to give more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. – Hebrews 2:1
It’s happened to all of us. We get a little of the Word of God under our spiritual belts. We have a few victories. Our lives are going great for the first time in years. Then, suddenly, we slip, and it all falls apart. We find ourselves having to start all over again.
That happened to the people for whom the Book of Hebrews was written. They made such significant spiritual progress that they got to where they should have been teachers. Then they slipped back so much they needed baby food again. (See Hebrews 5:12.)
What caused them to fall so far? They let other things get in the way of their faith. They let the promises of God slip, so they dropped.
That’s happened to a multitude of believers in the last several years.
“Well, Brother Copeland,” they said, “we’re tired of that faith stuff.” Or “We just don’t have time to spend that much time in the Word.”
They’ve turned their attention away from the promises of God. It’s not that they didn’t believe them anymore. It’s just that they directed their attention to other things. They let their Word level drop, and since a low Word level equals a quiet faith level, they soon began suffering defeat in areas where they once had victory.
Don’t let that happen to you. Don’t just ride the tide of God’s blessing when things are going well. Dig deeper into what God has for you. Give more earnest heed to the promises of God. Concentrate on moving ahead and becoming so strong in the Spirit that you can get your own needs met and others’ needs!
Remember: Low Word Level = Low Faith Level = Slip.
Don’t get so busy enjoying today’s victory that tomorrow ends in defeat. Look into the things you’ve learned. Give the Word more of your attention—not less. Keep moving from faith to faith. Instead of trying to trip you up, Satan and his bunch will be crying, “Oh no, that faith man is coming after us again!”
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 5:11-14, 6:1-12
This message was written by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland, the leaders of the Kenneth Copeland Ministries (www.KCM.org), which specializes in teaching principles of bible faith – prayer, healing, salvation, and other biblical topics.
Ambydennis Notice Board: We trust you have been blessed by the devotional. Accepting Jesus as your Lord and personal savior is one of the best decisions one can take, especially you; imagine having Christ in your life; what a fantastic experience it will be. It starts here as you proclaim: Dear Father, I humbly come to you in sincere repentance, claiming you as my Lord and personal Saviour. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness, be the center of my life, and let my life revolve around you as I partake in the eternal life you gave us in Jesus’ Name. Congratulations, you are now Born again. God bless you.
