Are You Mature?

Something that I quickly noticed when Aliyah was born was how big Selah is. I went to pick Selah up and it was evident that she was growing up faster than I expected (or noticed). She started potty training like a "big girl" and she is learning to read words.  I'm so proud of her.  But I have new and clearer expectations for her, now that Aliyah is home.

When new life is brought into your family you recognize how essential it is to treat each child at the appropriate age or maturity level. As a church leader I believe it is essential that those in the Kingdom grow up. And nothing exposes  immatureity like bring in a true infant into the community.

Are you an immature Christian?  I have a way for you to find out.  Invest and invite in someone and help them find new life in Christ.  As you do, you will find out how immature you are, and how much God's Grace will mature you!

Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. // 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 // 

If you are a church leader, when was the last time you saw new "spiritual" life.  It is a great way to see how immature you are, your community, your church.  Just as Aliyah made me notice how well Selah is developing, so will a new life in your spiritual family. Think about it!