Staying Too Close To the Edge

Written by Bonnie Annis

“Therefore, let us go on and get past the elementary stage in the teachings and doctrine of Christ (the Messiah), advancing steadily toward the completeness and perfection that belong to spiritual maturity”. Hebrews 6:1 Amplified

Not long ago, I heard a story about a little boy who fell out of the bed. It seems his mother heard a loud thump and went running into the room to find out what happened. Seeing her son lying on the floor, she asked him what happened. He answered, “I don’t know, Mama. I guess I just stayed too close to where I got in.”

As I thought about this story, I began to reflect on my walk with Christ. Had I grown spiritually over the past year or had I remained in much the same place as I had been? Hebrews 6:1 tells us to leave the elementary teachings and press on toward maturity. We can’t stay baby Christians forever. We have to learn and grow and mature. Take a look back into your walk with Christ…one month ago, three months ago, six months ago, a year ago…have you made any progress or are you still taking baby steps?

If you’re still in the infant stage, still suckling on milk, don’t you think it’s time you progress toward real sustenance…the meat of the word of God? Are you hungry for his word? Dig in…the feast is ready! Remember, there’s danger in staying too close to the edge.

Author - Bonnie Annis

Bonnie Annis is the mother of four children and the grandmother of five. She is a counselor with First Baptist Church of Atlanta and spends most of her day listening to the cares and concerns of others. After her last child was in college, Bonnie decided to begin a seminary degree. She enjoys reading, writing, and all types of crafts. She feels called to ministry and hopes to help others find their value in Christ but helping them understand the exchanged life model - Christ in you, the hope of glory. Currently, she lives in Stone Mountain, Georgia with her husband, Phil.