As we grow up, we begin to learn new things and develop in new ways. As an infant, we are only able to understand the world in the way that we interact with it. As we grow up, we are able to understand and remember concepts, but not more complex things like two containers holding the same amount of liquid, even if one contained is a taller size than the other. Eventually, we grow to even understand these thoughts, and will begin to understand the idea of possibilities and thinking in every field of life. We grow up, and as we grow up we can see the world more clearly. The same thing should be happening to us spiritually.
Think of yourself from before you were saved. Go on. Take two minutes to think of what you were like before you met Christ. Now think of yourself when you first accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. No, I'm serious. Remember what you were like. Now think of yourself now. What has changed between now and when you were first saved? I guarantee you something has changed. Just think about it.
We cannot have an experience with the living God and not be changed, just like we cannot drink a bottle of water and not be hydrates, or get hit by a truck and not look different. God is big, and He works in our lives if we see Him do it or not. I guarantee you that you have grown. Give glory to God for it! But, when an infant learns to walk, do they stop there? No! They learn to run and talk and play!
God has done so much in your life already, but are you ready to grow some more? We are like children. We cannot stay two years old forever. Eventually, we need to grow. If we are not growing, we are like a dead plant. Even if we are not getting taller, are we producing fruit? Now, I'm not saying do something radical, unless God calls you to do so. I'm just saying, what's the next baby step? For those of you who do not know what to do, here is a list of a few things:
- Attending church regularly
- Getting involved with serving your church/community
- Intentionally spread the love of Christ
- Make prayer a daily part of life
- Fast more regularly
- Read your Bible daily
- Memorize scripture weekly
- Share your faith with someone this week
- Share your faith more regularly
- Be more open about your faith
- Learn to filter your language
- Work on replacing a current sin with something to glorify God
- Pray for someone other than yourself
- Pray for yourself more
- Fine fellowship
- Find a mentor
- Begin to disciple someone
The list can go on and on, but this is not a "good person test" list. Do what God has put on your heart to do because we should always be growing, but grow at your own pace. There is no point in taking on too much and falling or growing bitter when you could master an discipline one step at a time. Let this be personal between you and God, not a new goal that you will flaunt to make yourself holier than thou. Let God do His work in you, His beloved child. Just be patient. It takes years to grow: just remember that you are growing, and that you can keep growing. God will make all things happen for you. Just pray and persevere.
-D
Thanks for this.
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