Hungry for the Christ in 2009

1 Peter 2:1-3

"Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord."

We have been doing a two-part series about Christ in 2009(Hoping for Christ in 2009 and Proclaiming Christ in 2009, reviews forthcoming). If I had another week, I would preach this one. Will we be hungry for Christ in 2009? Or will we be hungry for all malice, deceit, hyposcrisy, etc. Here are some quick bullet points of my thoughts on this passage: 1) You start with an understanding of the grace you've received (consider that the verse begins "Therefore". 2) You put aside the former lusts which were yours in ignorance. 3) You fill yourself up with the knowledge of Christ in God's Word. 3) You do it to taste more of Christ. Many of you have made resolutions to read more of Scripture this year. That is a great resolution. We ought to be in the Word more often. But do it to taste more of Christ. Do not make it legalism. fight the worldly lusts and devote yourself to the Word because you have tasted Christ and are hungry for more of Him. May the Lord bless you in your time in the Word. Stay strong in the Lord and God bless!