Where there is health there is growth.
A healthy body will grow. A healthy believer will grow spiritually. A healthy church will grow both numerically and spiritually.
You determine the level of participation in the process of maturation. God honors your devotion to daily spiritual disciplines. You also have the wonderful opportunity to assist in the maturation process in others.
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1 Cor 3:6 (NIV)
God is the source of growth. You have the privilege of participating and cooperating in the growth process. You join God in your personal spiritual development. You also join God in investing in the spiritual development of other Christ followers.
“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” 2 Tim 2:2 (NIV)
Maturation results in multiplication. As you grow, you assist others in their growth. Moses mentored Joshua. Elijah mentored Elisha. Naomi mentored Ruth. Daniel mentored Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Paul mentored Timothy.
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Eph 4:15-16 (NIV)
Does your life evidence spiritual health? Are you growing? How have you invested in another believer’s maturation?
Pursuing God,
Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care