1 Corinthians 2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

I would encourage you to read all of 1 Corinthians 2 as words which hint at spiritual maturity. I say hint because no one chapter of the bible can contain all that is spiritual maturity. I single out this one verse with purpose. Demonstration.

Jesus said make disciples. In one sense He is encouraging us to bring the good news to the lost. In the truest sense He is saying, “Show them what it looks like to be my disciple.” You will not find that quote anywhere except perhaps my heart.

James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Demonstrating your faith, a mature faith, is spiritual maturity.

1 Timothy 1:5 But the goal of our instruction is love [which springs] from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. AMP

The outward observance of the inward condition, demonstrate love.

My next series, yes, sorry, another series, is exercising God’s will.

If I am to be faithful to my calling in Christ, then I must follow where He leads. It is my belief that this adventure in series, one upon the other, is Him leading me.

Have you found your calling in Christ? Are you faithful to at least remember that calling when your execution is not perfect? We will have our human moments. He is perfect, we struggle, but struggling is a good sign that we have not given up hope.

So I hope this series has blessed you and that you may grow closer to Christ as we begin our next sojourn together tomorrow.