Hebrews 5:11-14

 11We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are
slow to learn. 12In 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! 13Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is
not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14But solid food is for
the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good
from evil.

MEDITATION
1. We become mature in our faith by constantly using the truth God has
revealed to distinguish good from evil.  Don’t mistake possessing information
for maturity.  The ability to quote long passages of Scripture or to argue
theology is meaningless.  What brings believer to maturity is the conscious
effort of distinguishing between good and evil on criteria established by
God’s Word.  The difference between “milk” and “meat” is found in neither
the depth nor breadth of our knowledge in Christian doctrine, but in the way
we live out the Word of God.  For those who merely hear the Word but have
no action, the truths they know are milk; whereas for those who not only
hear but also act upon the Word of God, the same truths become solid and
sustaining meat.
2. What is the one thing that I learn from God’s Word today that I can apply
to my life?  How can I specifically apply it today or in this week?  Pray that
the Holy Spirit will empower and remind me to truly do this one thing I’ve
identified today.

Personal Note:
I learn that I am to be contend in all situations.  I am feeling the pressure of our society to perform and to possess lots of things.  In the ministry context, I sometimes feel that I would be happier if church goes bigger and more and more brothers and sisters are passionate for God.  I am reminded that I am called to be faithful and care for people I am leading regardless of the results at the end.  I am called to dream and plan what the future looks like, but it is the work of the Holy Spirit that brings transformation in people's lives.