Spiritual Growth: Embracing Your Purpose
Episode Overview
Spiritual maturity involves active participation in God's kingdom. Endurance and faithfulness are key in overcoming adversity. Every believer has a unique purpose to impact others. Real spiritual warfare requires maturity to combat darkness. Reflect on how you can influence others towards salvation.
Your life is not your own; God put His life in you to give it to other people.
In 'Maturing Spiritually', Bishop Lance Johnson dives into the challenges and triumphs of spiritual growth. With a life marked by overcoming addiction, Lance shares how salvation isn't just a ticket to relax but a call to action. He emphasises that every believer has a special purpose in God's kingdom, urging them to reflect on how they can influence others towards salvation.
The episode is peppered with anecdotes from Lance's own journey, including his struggles and victories, offering a relatable and motivational perspective. He draws upon scripture from 2 Timothy, illustrating the importance of endurance and faithfulness in the face of adversity. Lance doesn't shy away from addressing the real spiritual warfare believers face, highlighting the necessity of maturing spiritually to combat darkness.
With light humour and candidness, he talks about how the enemy uses people to thwart spiritual growth, encouraging listeners to remain steadfast. Lance's message is clear – your life is meant to make a difference, and spiritual maturity is crucial for advancing God's will on earth. It's an episode that challenges you to ponder your own spiritual journey and motivates you to step up and shine your light in the world.