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Growth

A flourishing church is a growing church—not just in numbers, but in spiritual depth and kingdom impact. Growth happens when the seeds of salvation, devotion, power, unity, generosity, and cultural influence take root and bear fruit. The early church thrived because they were deeply connected to God, living in prayer, fellowship, and bold faith. As a result, “the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47, NIV)​.

Throughout history, churches have experienced powerful growth when they prioritized Scripture, prayer, and disciple-making over mere strategy and ambition. The underground church in China, the Methodist revival, and many other movements flourished because believers chose depth, obedience, and faithfulness over comfort​.

Are you actively growing in your faith, allowing God to stretch and transform you? And are you inviting others into that journey? Growth isn’t just for personal edification—it’s about multiplying the life of Jesus in the world. Every healthy believer and church is called to reproduce spiritually. What step can you take today to nurture lasting spiritual growth in your life and community?

Prayer: Lord, help me to embrace salvation fully and live each day with gratitude for Your grace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Reflection:

1. In what areas of my life am I experiencing spiritual growth, and where do I feel stagnant?
2. Am I actively investing in others—discipling, encouraging, and helping them grow in their faith?
3. What practical step can I take today to deepen my connection with God and cultivate lasting spiritual growth?

This concludes our Seven Seeds for Flourishing devotional, based on the book Seven Seeds for Flourishing by Hazen Stevens. If you’d like to go deeper into these themes and practices, you can find the full book available on Amazon.