What Does Maturity Look Like For Me?
As infants and toddlers we were not aware of what was harmful for us or what was good for us. Our parents and others were the ones who taught us and hopefully created an environment of safety around us. As we matured, we continued to learn and observe the way things were done. It’s normal for most people to have some good role models, and some not so good. Often our maturity can be stunted by the behaviour of a role model who is harmful to our well-being.
The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. (Luke 8:14 NIV)
How many of us have been caught in this cycle? We are all born into the world with nothing, and some of us, like the seed that fell among thorns which choked the life out of it, started to worry and fret about the happenings around us.
As we began to mature we thought the pleasures of this world held the answer to our problems, but we were soon to find out that these diversions caused us even more heartache. When we finally reached that place where our life became unmanageable, Jesus invited us to come to Him.
Come to me and I will give you rest—all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. Wear my yoke—for it fits perfectly—and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; (Matthew 11:28 TLB)
Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. (Philippians 3:15 NLT)
Prayer: Loving God, Help me to become spiritually awake and to practice Your principles in all my affairs. I want to press on to maturity in the new life You have given me. Amen
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