Good morning—today is Tuesday, July 8th, 2025. Maturity is like a muscle—it needs to be exercised regularly. If it’s neglected, it weakens. And just like physical strength, the longer you go without working it, the harder it becomes to rebuild. The author of Hebrews compares spiritual growth to progressing from milk as an infant to solid food. So today, let’s choose to grow—together.
Today's Reading:
Hosea 13,14; Psalms 100,101,102; Hebrews 5
Scripture
“We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” (Hebrews 5:11–14)
Observation
A lack of maturity often shows itself through apathy, resignation, or simply giving up. But the writer of Hebrews reminds us that God hasn’t given up on us—He challenges us to rise higher, even when we feel stuck or discouraged.
There are many reasons why we settle for less. But today, we’re being called out of that mindset and into God’s best. What does it take?
Milk represents the basics of our faith. Solid food is the deeper stuff—truth that requires digestion, commitment, and discipline. Just like someone training at the gym, growth doesn’t come from protein alone; it comes from consistently working out. The same is true for our spiritual lives. To mature in Christ, we must consistently study His Word and actively live it out. That requires diligence and daily practice.
Application
Why do I settle for less? Maybe it’s apathy. Maybe it’s a resigned spirit. Maybe it’s that inner voice that says, “What’s the use?”
But mature faith presses beyond what hurts. Beyond what doesn’t make sense. Beyond what feels unfair. A mature believer isn’t content with the bare minimum. We are called to grow, not coast. We are invited to thrive, not just survive.
Settling leads to regrets, to “what-ifs,” to “I wish I had.” But not today. Not us. We’re going beyond the settle.
Prayer
Dear Lord, Thank You for reminding us this morning that You have placed more in us than we often see in ourselves. You’re calling us beyond settling for second or third best in life. Yes, it will require discipline—but it's worth it. Settling into an apathetic faith will never sit right in our souls, so we say yes to Your invitation to grow deeper, go further, and mature in You. Amen.
-Aaron Cordeiro