Spiritual maturity is something we respect in others and desire for ourselves. We would rather it come automatically, but it is a process and a faith journey, not a destination.
One of the most obvious signs of someone’s spiritual maturity is their faith. When difficulties arise, they trust in God. This does not imply that they do not have to deal with the emotional aspects of the current challenge. Nor does it imply that they will not be tired and weary from the fight. However, they continue to trust in God, and they get push it all by keeping their eyes fixed on Him.
We cannot force or rush spiritual maturity. It comes through faithfulness in our relationship with God and continual communication with Him. The confidence that comes through faith carries us through the current situation and we are then prepared for whatever else comes our way in the future.
In addition, when we demonstrate spiritual maturity, manifested by our faith, we serve as an example to others in their own faith journey.
1 Peter 1:3-9 affirms that faith is a part of our growth and maturity process. We may not appreciate it in the moment, but when we look back, we are able to recognize all that God has done in the midst of our circumstances, every step along the way, and our faith is strengthened yet again.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5 who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9 obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
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