Read Hebrews 5:11–14
Solid food is for the mature.
Hebrews 5:14
Just as our physical bodies have senses, without which we could not
function, so our inner “spiritual man” has “spiritual senses.” As we
feed on the Word of God, and apply it in daily life, our inner spiritual
senses get their exercise and become strong and keen. Paul called this
process training ourselves to be godly (1 Tim. 4:7–8).
The ability to discern good and evil is a vital part of Christian
maturity. The nation of Israel in Moses’ day lacked this discernment
and failed to claim its promised inheritance. The readers of this letter
were in danger of making the same mistake. It is impossible to stand
still in the Christian life: Either we go forward and claim God’s blessing, or we go backward and wander about aimlessly.
I once heard a preacher say, “Most Christians are ‘betweeners.’”
“What do you mean by that?” I asked.
“They are between Egypt and Canaan—out of the place of danger, but not yet into the place of rest and rich inheritance,” he replied.
“They are between Good Friday and Easter Sunday—saved by the
blood, but not yet enjoying newness of resurrection life.”
Something to Ponder
In what ways, if any, are you a “betweener”? How can you remedy
that?