Philippians 3: 15-17
Note: For the Summer we are reprinting some devotions that ran back when we were getting this site up and running. Hopefully this is new content to you, and we will get back into writing fresh devotions as our schedule allows.
15All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16Only let us live up to what we have already attained. 17Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.
In yesterdays devo we talked about running the race focused on God, and today Paul tells us that if we're mature, we'll do just that. One of the things that separates people who are mature from those who are immature is there ability to stick with something. You see, maturity isn't as much about how many big words you know, in fact, often people who are mature will talk less. But when they do talk they're the ones you want to listen to, because you know it will be good.
The next sentence says exactly what you think it does. Paul says if you disagree with him, your wrong and God will be proved right! I love his boldness there, but really his confidance is in God, not himself. We've all met Christians we've disagreed with, but in the end, God's way will prove right.
So to sum up todays devo, don't open your mouth unless you know what you're talking about, because in the end God will be proved right! I'm sure there's a sermon in there somewhere.
-Jeff-
Dusty Chris said:
Mature people tend to be more stable and less impulsive. Having ADHD, my focus is easily sidetracked ("Hey there's a chicken") without God pulling me back into focus. Without that, I easily get off base. He helps me focus better than Ritalin.