There are many similarities between physical and spiritual growth. We learn from seeing babies grow to adulthood some of the characteristics of spiritual growth.

The mature keep pressing on – knowing that there is more they don’t know and for them to walk in. The carnal are filled with envy, strife, and divisions.

How is your life going? Spiritually speaking, is it going up or down? Are you getting better or worse? Are you growing worse, weary or wanton? Is your love for God growing cold or getting stronger each day?

Jesus found Himself in the scriptures. He was defined by God. The purpose of His life was established by God. It is important for us to also discover ourselves in Christ and find out what God has in mind concerning our lives.

We are not old sinners saved by grace. We are new creations in Christ. To the degree that we think, believe, and act like who we are in our spirits, we will experience the life of Christ in our body.