26/08/2026
AUGUST - MONTH OF CONSECRATION
Date: 26 August 2026
Theme: The Mature Believer - Part 2
Scripture: Hebrews 6:1- 2 (AMP)
“Therefore, let us go on and get past the elementary stage in the teachings and doctrine of Christ (the Messiah), advancing steadily toward the completeness and perfection that belong to spiritual maturity. Let us not again be laying the foundation of repentance and abandonment of dead works (dead formalism) and of the faith [by which you turned] to God, with teachings about purifying, the laying on of hands, the resurrection from the dead, and eternal judgment and punishment.”
Paul makes it clear that there are teachings that are foundational and essential for every believer. However, when we continually remain at the elementary level without progressing, there is a problem. As believers, we are expected to grow daily into the perfection and maturity that God desires for us.
One of the examples Paul gives is repentance and the abandonment of sin. Repentance is an elementary teaching that every believer must understand. However, if we continually need to be reminded about what we should or should not do, despite already having the knowledge, something is wrong. When will we be taught how to occupy cities if we are still struggling with the things we ought to have overcome?
Paul also mentions faith, baptism (purifying), the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. These are foundational truths that every believer should understand and master. Yet, some believers are still questioning basic truths, such as whether the laying on of hands is only for pastors or apostles, whether the dead will rise again, and the reality of heaven and hell.
A mature believer is someone who understands these foundational truths and lives by them. This is both a lesson to learn and a challenge to embrace.
Master these foundations, and you will stand firm as a mature Christian.
Six Foundational Truths to Master:
1. Repentance
2. Faith
3. Baptism
4. Laying on of hands
5. Resurrection of the dead
6. Eternal judgment
Prayer
Lord, help me to grow in You and to live according to Your will. Help me to become spiritually mature and execute Your Kingdom purposes so that Your will may be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus’ name, Amen.