Put it Away

When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (Corinthians 13:11)

God desires that my innocence gives way to maturity and purity of heart. He requires I put away childish speech and thinking, and come to Him as a man, not a boy. Putting away childish things means turning from my self-centered ways, so that I can look up and see Jesus. I must step out of the crib, set my childishness aside, put away my toys, forsake all, and follow Jesus.

 

True manhood is not in what I own or gain, but what I put away. That is the challenging work I must do — put it away!

 

So, make room for God today. Present yourself a living sacrifice — willing to lose what you have and gain what God has for you. He wants to fill you, but you must first be empty. God will only raise up the life you lay down.

 

May the Holy Spirit show you the relationships, activities, attitudes, and mindsets you need to put away. Your spiritual maturity awaits.

 

Let’s Pray- Father, empty me, so that I can be filled with Your Spirit. I lay aside all my ambitions, my hopes, my dreams, everything. Holy Spirit, come and rule in my heart. I want to grow up in Christ! Amen.