crave pure spiritual milk,
so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
1 Peter 1:2,3
Cravings are real and powerful. Placed in the lives of fallen people in this fallen world, they often become conduits for that which harms. But when Christ gets involved, cravings can be turned to that which helps.
The Bible uses the word 'craving' to address our spiritual lives. Much spiritual junkfood is available, presenting a potentially serious problem. Writing about
The craving is not the problem. That which is being craved is the issue.
Peter presents the other side of this issue when he exhorts, "…crave pure spiritual milk…" It is clear that this pure spiritual milk is the "living and enduring Word of God" (1 Peter 1:23).
Craving emotional experiences or the latest fad invading the church will lead to the decrease in the craving that is an essential for our spiritual life and well-being.
Do you crave the Word of God? If so, great! Keep feeding that craving and the craving will strengthen. If not, face the issue head-on right now. Turn away from the junkfood. Turn to the spiritual nourishment that satisfies and strengthens.
"Lord, I pray with the Psalmist, 'Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word'" (Psalm 119:37).
