Hebrews 5 - A Call to Grow in Christ

 

Hebrews 5

A Call to Grow in Christ

¹¹ About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing  —Hebrews 5:11

Growing  in Christ means keeping our hearts soft and ready to listen. When we feel God’s Word becoming dull, it’s a signal to wake up, pay attention, and let Him speak again. Listening leads to learning, and learning leads to growing.

Many of us have been Christians for years. We all know Jesus saves, God loves, prayer is powerful. But Hebrews 5 reminds us that some believers were still stuck on “milk” when they should already be eating “solid food.”

This is not to discourage us, but to push us forward. God wants us to grow stronger, deeper, and more fruitful. He wants us to move from being learners to being teachers, from being carried to walking firmly, from being fed to feeding others.

We are truly blessed our church is already providing opportunities to grow. Through Bible studies, equipping, prayer meetings, daily devotion, evangelism, discipleship, and ministries, we are given many ways to strengthen our faith. What we need to do is simple but challenging —To obey what God wants us to do. Growth happens when we take part, commit, and practice daily obedience.

1. Why We Need to Grow

¹² For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food. —  Hebrews 5:12      

-God doesn’t want us to stay spiritual infants. He desires maturity so we can handle deeper truths and responsibilities.

-Growth isn’t just for ourselves, it equips us to guide others.

-Fellowship, equipping, service opportunities, and discipleship are God’s instruments to help us move forward.

-Growth isn’t automatic, it comes when we obey God’s Word and apply it in daily life.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. — 2 Peter 3:18

2. Signs of Staying Immature

13 for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child.  —Hebrews 5:13

·       Milk means basics—only knowing simple truths, not ready for deeper teaching.

·       Unskilled in God’s Word—unable to live it out or guide others.

·       Still a child—weak, dependent, not mature enough to lead.

God is calling us to grow! Staying on milk keeps us powerless. But when we learn and obey His Word, we become strong, mature, and ready to serve.

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. — Ephesians 4:14

3. How to Grow in Christ

¹⁴ But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. —        Hebrews 5:14

Growth requires daily practice and obedience.

-Read the Word daily for nourishment.

-Obey God’s Word in both small and big choices.

-Train your heart to choose what pleases God.

-Serve others with love and forgiveness.

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” — James 1:22

When we grow in Christ, our lives begin to show fruit.

-We can discern right from wrong.

-We become stable and strong in faith.

-We can teach and guide others.

What we do:

-Don’t settle for baby faith. Move forward.

-Join daily devotion, equipping and all church activities.

-Practice obedience daily, even in small choices.

-Serve others with love and consistency.

Let’s reflect!

1. What areas of our faith feel like milk right now, and what steps can we take toward solid food?
2. Are we taking advantage of the equipping and activities our church offers?
3. How can we obey God daily and encourage others to grow in faith?

 

Let’s pray

Heavenly Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit,

Lord Jesus, thank You for saving us and giving us Your Word. Help us not to stay a child in faith, but to grow strong and mature. Teach us to listen, obey, and practice Your Word every day. Thank You for the church that gives us ways to grow and serve. Make us faithful, fruitful, and ready to serve others.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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PASTORA MAY