It’s Time to Grow Up
If you pay attention to media you’ve undoubtedly noticed that there’s a lot of instability in our cities, our country and in the nations. Some people seem to change their opinions like changing their clothes – almost daily. Others lock-in on their perspectives and try to convince everyone to agree and join them. How about you, are you a wobbler, or are you an immovable object?
In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul helps us see how to develop and grow in healthy stability. As we learn to serve others according to God's unique enablement we all mature. (Verse 12) Those serving mature through the exercise of service – serving strengthens our inner person. Those who are served benefit from the help they receive. Serving well is a win-win for everyone.
As we mature, we become much less likely to fall for people’s schemes and scams. (verse 14) We no longer look for magic or for others to show us the easy way out. Mature people can recognize the wisdom of God, and are prepared to act on it and incorporate it into their lifestyles. They don’t make flighty shifts, but are thoughtful and focus on follow-through.
Mature people speak the truth in love. (verse 15) They take the time to learn God’s truth – and its relevance to given situations. They also learn how to love deeply, by bearing with others. They practice constructive truth-telling, and concrete love that offers care and support. Speaking the truth in love is an art that must be learned by everyone.
Loving in truth, or “truthing” in love, grows people. It increases our relational and life capacities and the capacity of those around us. It helps people see/hear and build upon their strengths, and it helps them confess, own and address their weaknesses and sins. The truth spoken in love helps us grow in wholeness; it exposes and dismantles our blind spots.
You don’t have to be a wobbler, nor do you have to be set in your ways. You can mature, grow, be strong and stable. It starts with being one who serves others. You must also learn the truth of God. Immerse yourself in the truth of Scripture, and learn how to apply it. Additionally, practice practical love. Help those in need. Learn to bear with those who drive you crazy, who seem obstinate or unable to change … love them.
As you grow in both disciplines(truth and love) start to bring them together – train yourself to speak the truth in love. You will grow up – and those around you will also.
~ Coach Tom
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