Growing Up

“Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is Christ.” Ephesians 4:14-15.

An infant is dependent on others for everything without exception. They are at the mercy of their guardian’s time, resources and involvement. They simply respond to what is given to them not having any independence of their own. It is only as they grow that they experience wisdom and freedom.

Paul speaks in these verses about our level of faith being like infants who simply respond to whatever level of care for which they receive. He compares different philosophies and principles to the wind which is always moving in and out of the atmosphere with neither stability nor consistency. The same wind that provides the refreshing breeze on a beautiful spring evening can turn into a vicious tornado with the right set of circumstances.

Our faith should grow as we mature as Christians. An infant is never born to remain an infant and neither are we to remain as babies in Christ. We must make intentional efforts to sip on the milk of the Word, rest in the power of Christ and grow in the nature of the Head of Household. As we become toddlers in Christ we tentatively learn how to walk and get more stable footing. As we grow up and beautifully mature in our faith we become adult sons and daughters in Christ.

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