The Eiffel Tower stands 1,083 feet tall, but it gets a bit of a boost in the summer—as many as 6 inches, to be precise.

It’s because of warmer temperatures heating up the metal and causing it to expand, making the landmark just a little more imposing.

The Eiffel Tower was originally built as the entrance to the 1889 world’s fair—“The Iron Lady”—and wasn’t initially as beloved as she is today.

Forty artists went so far as to sign an open letter published on the front page of Le Temps protesting the “useless and monstrous” structure that “will without a doubt dishonor Paris.”

But the critics were in the minority, and both the tower and the world’s fair were massive hits. Even so, the structure wasn’t meant to be permanent: Gustave Eiffel, who designed the tower and lent it his name, was granted a 20-year permit before Paris took over the lease, at which point the monument was supposed to be dismantled.

But because of its popularity and usefulness as a radio tower, it was allowed to remain a vital part of the City of Light.

You know what else grows?
And not just in the summer, but every single day?
Christians who are committed to reading and studying God’s Word.

We can’t help but grow spiritually if we’re consistently reading the Bible.
And this is God’s wonderful desire for us!
He yearns for intimacy with each of His children.

“But grow in spiritual strength and become better acquainted with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18 LB)

And

“See that you go on growing in the Lord, and become strong and vigorous in the truth . . . “ (Colossians 2:7 LB)

Need more proof?

“Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, [a]  so that all may see your progress.” (1 Timothy 4:15 ESV)

Ready, set, GROW!

You are loved.
Susie