All tagged maturity
Over the years I have had a reoccurring conversation with various people, pastors and lay people alike, regarding the maturity of today's Christians. The first question discussed is this; "Are our churches filled with babies, toddlers, and young children in Christ?" and then the follow up question asked is… "What would it take to move the church body towards maturity?"
How often do we call on the name of the Lord to save us in our moments of trouble, or from our various hardships? How often do we call on His name when we are hungry, or in bodily distress? How often do we call out to Him to save others, or perform miracles to encourage their belief? Do we not trust in His Word, and His promised answer, do we doubt He will manifest Himself always? If we do believe, then why do we hesitate to reach out to Him for certain help, and salvation? We need no priest or intercession because He tells us that everyone who calls on His name will be saved… and yet, do we cry out to Him? Do we hear Him calling us near?
As men and women of God we do many things of faith while following Jesus with our crosses on our shoulders. We feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, comfort the dying, and so many other acts of mercy. We love God, love others, give hope to the hopeless, and open our hearts to those who walk through the world invisible to everyone around them, but as we are busily doing all of these things we should never neglect our own spiritual growth. Sometimes we are so busy doing the THINGS of faith that we forget to nurture, and grow our own faiths. In this way we live perpetually in a state of shallow spiritual immaturity.