Oh, grow up!
Have you ever had that said to you?
Probably.
In a nice tone of voice?
Probably not.
But God says it nicely. Paul said it nicely. Peter said it nicely.
“We are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ” (Ephesians 4:15).
“Long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation” (1 Peter 2:2).
We are to grow up into our salvation.
We have already been given every spiritual blessing. (Ephesians 1:3)
We have already been given everything pertaining to life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3)
Our potential is glorious.
We’re like little puppies with huge feet. Like a young boy with huge feet and hands. Like an acorn that can grow up to be a huge oak tree.
We just need to grow up into our potential.
And even better, God is helping us grow up and He will continue helping us until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:6; 2:13)
This is so very encouraging to me.
I didn’t have a good day yesterday. And I didn’t handle it well. I made several wrong turns getting to a place I’d been before. I went to two gas stations that had mal-functioning pumps. And my low fuel light was on. Traffic was awful. I wanted to get home. (I wonder if this has anything to do with my need to grow in patience! See I Want it Now! ) But I learned from it. Before I got out of bed this morning I told my Father I was determined to keep Him in mind and view every thing coming at me this day as His appointment. I am determined to cooperate in His “strength-training” program. I am determined to grow up.
What is happening with you? Are you conscious God is helping you grow up? How’s it going?
