When we take a snapshot of anything we see, the object of the picture appears to be static and unchanging. A look out our window today will show trees in full leaf, mild temperatures and possibly a light breeze. The interesting thing is that all the elements that go into the picture are in a constant state of change and one season is gradually and continually moving on to the next season. We see it in our personal lives, as well. Youth turns to adulthood and moves to senior status in a gradual fashion as we move through life's seasons. Each day may appear to be very much like the day before, but the Lord is weaving into our day experiences, lessons, opportunities for decision and relationship challenges that all are gradually shaping our character and forming us. One beauty of God's plan to grow us is that it doesn't peak and then diminish, as our physical body does. Rather, we can continually grow and develop spiritually throughout life here before we transition to be directly with our heavenly Lord.
Ephesians 4:12-13 "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ."
blessing,
Rob Smith
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