Tuesday 1 October 2024

Being a beginner


Somehow, we have picked up the notion that being a 'beginner' is a negative thing - but, if we stopped for a moment, we would realize that this is a stage we all need to start from. 

You can't walk, until you have begun to crawl; you can't speak a language fluently, until you have begun to learn some words; you can't pick up an instrument and suddenly have the skills to play it perfectly. We are all beginners at some point in our lives.

Perhaps this is what puts many people off from following Jesus. We assume we should be able to read and understand the scriptures immediately; we think we should be able to pray like the saints; we believe that our Christian faith is a failure if can't perform miracles. 

In some ways, I feel as if I am a 'Christian' beginner, on a daily basis. I know that I should be growing and maturing, but then I feel as if I have taken many steps backwards. 

Thought: What about you? In what ways do you still feel as if you are a beginner? 

Hebrews 5:14 - Milk is for beginners, inexperienced in God’s ways; solid food is for the mature, who have some practice in telling right from wrong.

Living in Grace

D3LM3

4 comments:

Bernadette said...

I feel like a christian beginner every day which just makes me want to learn more about our God

Ken Gerhardt said...

Fair comment, Bernadette; being a 'beginner' each new day is good 'cause we know & believe Christ is the 'finisher' of our day... Ken.

Delme Linscott said...

So true Bernie - keep going my friend.

Delme Linscott said...

Yes Ken, we can't do it without Jesus.