February 2

Grow Up

But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. — Mal 4:2 BSB

Yes, when the sun shines, the sick leave their rooms and walk outside to breathe the fresh air. When the sun brings spring and summer, the cattle leave their stalls and seek pasture on the high mountains. In the same way, when we have fellowship with our Lord, we leave the stall of despair and walk in the fields of holy confidence. We ascend to the mountains of joy and feed on the sweet pastures that grow closer to heaven than the food of worldly men.

“To go forth” and “to grow up” is a double promise. O my soul, be eager to enjoy both blessings! Why should you remain a prisoner? Arise and walk in freedom. Jesus says His sheep shall go in and out and find pasture; so go forth, and feed in the rich meadows of boundless love.

Why remain a babe in grace? Grow up. Young calves grow quickly, especially when they are well-fed; and you are under the tender care of your Redeemer. So grow in grace and in the knowledge of your Lord and Savior. Do not be stunted or limited. The Sun of Righteousness has risen upon you. Respond to His rays as the buds respond to the natural sun. Open your heart, expand, and grow up into Him in all things.