Daily Devotional
Maturity in Christian Leadership
“But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.”
James 1:4
July 27, 2024
Ponder This
A mango, to be the sweet fruit that we know, must be sun-ripened, not ripened on the shelf in your house. There’s something different about those that are mature.
Have you ever seen any Christians that were “picked green”? They never mature. Sometimes a young preacher will show giftedness, ability, and the natural gift of preaching. He has a good vocabulary, and he has some convictions. So many times, he is put on the stage to preach his handful of sermons, then you later learn he failed, he fell, and he disgraced the Lord. What was the problem? He was picked green. The church must be careful not to promote individuals to leadership too quickly lest those leaders be lifted up, tempted with pride, and fall under the condemnation of the devil.
- What are some things that help people mature in their faith?
- Who do you know who is mature in their faith? What is some evidence of their maturity?
Practice This
Talk to a pastor or leader in your church about what it means to be a mature Christian.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
