Ephesians 4:15 – “……..,….We are to grow up in every way into him.”
Many Christians remain stunted and limited in spiritual things and never seem to make progress from year to year. No surge of growth and spiritual interest is seen in them. They exist but do not “grow up in every way into him.” Should we be content with being in the green blade when we might advance to the ear and eventually ripen into the full corn in the ear? Should we be satisfied to believe in Christ and to say, “I am safe” without wishing to know in our own experience more of the fullness that is to be found in Him?
It ought not to be so; we should long as good traders in heaven’s market to be enriched in the knowledge of Jesus. It is all very well to keep other men’s vineyards, but we must not neglect our own spiritual growth and ripening. If we would ripen in grace, we must live in consciousness of Jesus; in His presence; by the sunshine of His smiles.
We must hold sweet communion with Him. We must leave the distant view of His face and come near, as John did, and rest our head upon His shoulder; then we will find ourselves advancing in consecration, in love, in faith, in hope—in every precious gift. Like Paul we must be above our fellows until, we reflect among the chosen, growth and maturity into the very stature of Christ, glowing of His radiance high for all to see, and seeing it, to glorify his Father.
It’s a brand new day! Keep enjoying Kharis!
Pastor Josh Laryea