Growing Up

Our precious Little Leo turns one today!!  I’ve posted enough pictures, during the past 365 days, that you  probably feel like you’ve watched him grow along with me. He has changed in so many ways; physically, mentally and socially, and that’s the way it’s supposed to be.  There have been times when he was ill, or wasn’t eating well, and it showed in his development.  Like any concerned parents, his mom and dad took him to the Dr., and invariably they compared him to other babies of the same age.  Did he roll over, sit up, eat solid foods etc. on schedule, in general was he thriving and maturing as he should? He’s fine, I’m happy to report, growing like the proverbial weed.  But, let’s say he wasn’t.  His parents would take notice realizing that something was wrong that needed to be remedied, and they’d seek medical intervention.  That would be the right and proper path to take.  Which brings me to my question of the day.  How are you developing spiritually?  Are you eating solid food, not formula and the baby variety?  Can you walk the walk, and talk the talk?  If not, why not? The apostle Paul had this concern for his “children” in faith, when he said, “You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God's word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.” Hebrews 5:12. If we claim to be healthy, maturing Christians, why are we still in diapers, eating strained carrots, when we should be doing adult stuff?  Your father is concerned, and you should be too.  We must grow up, and take responsibility for our lives in Christ. It’s not our parent’s job any more.  Devour His word, think His thoughts, then let Him live His life through yours!!