And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭22‬ ‭NIV‬‬

until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Like growth from newborn to a mature adult, the human path is predetermined, yet we throw tantrums at each new stage refusing to fully grow up as if it were even an option in our wheelhouse.

The pathway exists for two reasons: God’s best plan for us is to build resilience through maturity for the life ahead, and two, at some point in our life, others with vision will be spending their days on the big picture and their purpose in it with little time or tolerance for those without.

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 ‭NIV‬‬

Strong, mature believers make smart warriors against the insidious evils of this world that would otherwise consume babies and toddlers alive.

Ain’t nobody got time for dat.

Growing up isn’t optional.

If you’re not compelled to by the kingdom vision, you’re destined to become a burden for others who expect more, and rightfully so.

Grow up.