MILK
Today's reading: Hebrews 5-7

"Solid food is for those who are mature, who have trained themselves to recognize the difference between right and wrong and then do what is right." Hebrews 5:11 NLT

We have three new kittens here on the farm. Cute, cuddly, delicate, not-staying-because-we-already-have-two-barn-cats kind of kittens. Anyone interested in a free, adorable kitten should contact me--there are only three, don't want to miss your chance! But back to the kittens and the verse.

These little cuties are living solely on the milk their momma, Sprout, is providing for them. She could drag them up a mouse or two, but they wouldn't know what to do with it yet. She could show them the way to the cat food dish where we provide her some nibbles, but having no ability to digest such mature food would do them more harm than good. They are on their way to becoming cats, but they're progressing at a pace that allows them to reach it safely and solidly.

Mature food, not milk, is what today's verse points to. The need to grow spiritually. The natural process of becoming more and more of what we're purposed to be. Learning to tear into chunks of Scripture, cut it up with a knife and fork, chew it up and allow it to nourish our hearts, souls and minds.

Knowing right from wrong and deciding to choose right, that's a sign of being a mature Christian. Hmmm? Aren't there days we all need to be back on a milk diet?