About this episode

This episode explores the concept of Christian maturity and the willingness to become a beginner again in faith.

“The economy of the kingdom of God is quite simple. Every new step in the kingdom costs us everything we have gained to date. Every time we cross a new threshold, it costs us everything we now have. Every new step may cost us all the reputation and security we have accumulated up to that point. It costs us our life. A disciple is always ready to take the next step. If there is anything that characterizes Christian maturity, it is the willingness to become a beginner again for Jesus Christ. It is the willingness to put our hand in his hand and say, "I'm scared to death, but I'll go with you. You're the Pearl of great price." —John Wimber Friends, what if Christian maturity looks different than we imagine? We often think maturity means arriving. Becoming more certain, or more capable. More established. More secure. Yet the way of Jesus seems to reveal something altogether different. Again and again, the Kingdom invites us to become beginners. Every new threshold asks us to release what we have accumulated in order to receive what God is offering next. Every invitation into deeper life requires fresh trust. Fresh surrender. Fresh dependence upon the Spirit of God. Perhaps this is…

People in this episode

Host: Morgan Snyder

Topics covered

• Christian maturity
• kingdom of God
• humility
• trust
• surrender
• dependence on God

Keywords

• kingdom of God
• Christian maturity
• humility
• trust
• surrender
• vulnerability

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