05/03/2011

The plateau

Pla•teau – period during which the level of something does not change, especially after a period when it was increasing.

This word describes the spiritual situation of many Christians. During the initial excitement of their newfound faith, they looked forward to going to church. They were hungry to be inspired by a new message from God. They wanted to bring everyone they knew to church. They were growing in their faith.

But as time passed, their excitement faded and their faith reached a standstill.

Going to church became more like a chore. Praying and reading the Bible became a burden. Bringing someone to church was no longer on their priority list. Now they’re just coasting, going through the motions, lingering in that spiritual plateau.

I strongly believe that if we are not getting better, we are getting worse. If we are not growing, we are dying.

There’s always a next level we can aim at in life, especially in our spiritual life. We should never be stagnant or complacent. We need to keep growing.

That’s why we’ll be holding the Next Level Event on Wednesday March 16th at SiLC. This event is for people who don’t want to be stuck in a spiritual desert. They don’t want to fall into a routine. They want to bear more fruit and get back the excitement of serving God.

We are preparing great things for that day. I think you will like it. I’m sure it will help you grow.

Be there.