Many Christians remain spiritually stunted, year after year looking unchanged. There's no sign of deeper, richer feelings in them. They exist without "growing up into him in all things." Should we be content to be merely sprouted when we could grow to maturity and bear fruit? Is it enough to say, "I'm safe," without longing for more of the fullness found in Christ? It shouldn't be. We ought to desire a deeper knowledge of Jesus.

It's fine to care for others' spiritual lives, but we can't ignore our own growth. Why should our hearts always be in winter? We have our seasons of sowing, but let's look forward to spring and summer, promising early harvests. To grow in grace, we must stay close to Jesus, warmed by His presence.

We need to commune with Him intimately, like John, resting on His chest. In doing so, we'll grow in holiness, love, faith, hope, and every good gift. As the sun first lights up the mountains warmly, it's a joy to see a saint glowing with the Spirit's light, standing tall like a sunlit peak, shining the righteousness of Christ for all to see and glorify God.