Maturity
A mature person is productive and effective and, with the knowledge they have gained, they keep on improving their standing in the community while growing closer to God. In the past many of us have been called immature, because any knowledge we may have had did not lead us to do those things that improved our own lives or make a positive contribution to the lives of others. If we are to reach maturity, we need to faithfully follow God’s principles in all our affairs.
A gardener will prune the branches of a grapevine so that the vine will not develop more grape clusters than it can feed. It also forces the vine to grow in a shape that is helpful when harvesting. When we ask God to remove our defects of character we are cutting away those things that will hinder the growth of our new nature. As we put God’s principles into effect we will grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus. This is the route to maturity and producing much fruit for the Kingdom of God.
Those of us who have had a spiritual awakening know that we must grow in the knowledge of God’s Word and continue to obey what it says. To help us do that we must have conscious contact with God through prayer and meditation on the Scriptures. We must seek God’s will for our lives and ask Him for the power to carry it out. This is the way to maturity and God’s blessing in our lives.
All these things should describe you more and more. They will make you useful and fruitful as you know our Lord Jesus Christ better. (2 Peter 1:8 NIRV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me to let go of anything that would hinder my growth in Your ways or my desire to know You more. I want to bear much fruit for Your Kingdom. Amen
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