Maturity is not something you practice doing; it's something you spend time becoming.Maturity takes commitment
Maturity takes discipline
Maturity takes having the proper knowledge & wisdom
Maturity takes a submitted will, and a will to Standterm used in psychology to indicate that a person responds to the circumstances or environment in an appropriate manner, often this implies a response that is reasoned or learned rather than impulsiveThis is the process of maturity: First there is an initial field that has no defining shape; you can't tell what the harvest is going to be; you only see the grass. It all looks alike. This for the purpose of the illustration is the congregation. Then you have the ear: those who begin to stand out and look like they are part of the harvest. These are those who have actual covenant with the Father; these are those who will present themselves and abide under God's shadow. Then there are those who have gifts that they have allowed to be cultivated. Gifts that they have allowed God to develop, and they render reproduction. They aren't just talented; they are fruitful. They reproduce after their own kind (and he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that shall bring forth his fruit in his season. His leak also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper (Psalm 1:3).Maturity (as stated by the Microsoft Encarta Dictionary) :
Full growth or development (event causing change; an incident that causes a situation to change or progress;( the process of developing, developing something or being developed by growth, change, or elaboration)when something develops, it is larger stronger or more impressive(making an impression) successful or advanced)(to present or be revealed in stages)
The state of being full grown or developed.
Time for repayment, or readiness for repayment (a mature bond)
The condition of being ripe, fully aged, or fully grown especially emotionally or mentallySamson's (in the book of Judges) problem was not that he wasn?t gifted, it was that he refused to grow up.He was often times caught up in his youthful lust...never engaging in personal growth and development.Serious question:Will you kick it all your life? Or will you FINALLY grow up?Growing up means things aren't always pleasant, but what's the outcome of my waiting? What is the harvest of my patience? Patience isn't for kids, it's for grown-ups.Brothers....Are you telling of on yourself? Can you be patient enough to wait on the harvest of her fruit...or MUST you pick from the tree as soon as you see the pretty colors?
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