Clay in the Hands

It’s a new week – a fresh start.

I challenged our folks yesterday – and in so doing, myself – to press forward to maturity in our faith.  That requires something of us.  Progression in The Way – in becoming more like Jesus – is not something that just happens.  It does not occur by osmosis or by accident.

Don’t misunderstand, I am not talking about salvation.  We are rescued by the Savior, not by anything we do.  But a one time decision to accept the grace Jesus offers by faith does not mean we automatically become mature in our faith.  Maturity comes through effort on our part.  That effort begins with time and focus.  We will never get to know Jesus without spending time focused on him.  Prayer, silence, scripture reading and listening are ways we connect with him.

Where is you focus today?  How much time are you willing to invest in the only relationship that will make a difference in your life?

Be blessed this day.