The Bible shows us that the Christian life begins with new birth.
But after birth, God expects growth and maturity. Unfortunately, many believers remain spiritually childish, and this becomes a real danger that prevents them from fully enjoying their divine inheritance.
Paul said to the Corinthians:
« Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly —mere infants in Christ. »(1 Corinthians 3:1)
Being a spiritual child means living in immaturity and unawareness.
The child cannot discern or defend his rights.
He possesses an inheritance, but he does not know it. Therefore, he can be deceived, robbed, influenced, and even see others benefit from what belongs to him.
Paul explains further:
« What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. » (Galatians 4:1)
Here is the terrible paradox: a child can be an heir, yet live like a slave. He is entitled to everything, but without maturity, he lives as if he has nothing.
Spiritual immaturity opens the door:
•to manipulation, because the child is unstable and easily swayed by any teaching (Ephesians 4:14);
•to theft of inheritance, because the child does not know how to protect it;
•to frustration, because he ignores the wealth at his disposal.
God calls us to grow: to leave spiritual milk for solid food, to move from dependence to maturity, and to walk in the knowledge of truth.
Go further to fully experience freedom and fullness in Christ.
PRAYER:
Almighty Lord,
Thank You for making me Your child. But I do not want to remain a spiritual infant, vulnerable and unaware of my inheritance.
Fill me with the knowledge of Your Word.
Grant me wisdom and maturity to discern the enemy’s schemes and protect my spiritual rights.
I want to walk in the fullness of my inheritance in Christ, as an heir and not as a slave.
It is in Jesus Christ’s name, that I pray, Amen.
Apostle Dr Jean-Claude SINDAYIGAYA