The first is that discipleship and growth are somehow an option, like pursuing a hobby. This nonchalance keeps a lot of guys on the sidelines of their faith. The other myth is just as destructive: the myth of inability. If you could get the honest truth from most Christian guys, you’d find they really don’t feel they possess the gifts to move forward in their faith. They see the pastor, the missionary, the church leader and believe these “professional Christians” are more spiritually blessed than they are.

Growth Is Possible

While personality and gifts vary widely from man to man, Jesus’ radical call to fruit-bearing discipleship is neither optional nor impossible. In fact, it’s the normal Christian life. That’s why in today’s verse the author of the book of Hebrews conveys a sense of disappointment over his readers’ lack of growth.

The encouraging truth is that every Christian man has been empowered and equipped by the Holy Spirit to move toward greater Christlikeness. All God needs is our surrendered heart and our intentional desire to know Christ. The Spirit does the rest—convicting, teaching, transforming, and motivating the heart.

Bottom Line

God’s will is for every man to move from milk to meat.