Stages of True Christian growth

[alaric]

Infancy stage: Today I invited Jesus into my car. He is in the back seat observing me. I must do my best to obey all the traffic rules so that he will be please with me. I think God help those who help themselves. Jesus will surely bless those who pleases him.

Toddler stage: No matter how much I tried, I am unable to maintain my patience for inconsiderate drivers on the road. There are rules that I should not break but sometimes I choose break those rules. I relocated Jesus onto the passenger seat next to me. Probably, I will be able to perform better with him as a partner rather than an observer. I think if I work together with God, nothing is impossible for me to achieve. I can do all things through Jesus who give me strength.

Adult stage: It did not work out even with Jesus sitting next to me. He did gave me instructions and directions. When I lose my patience and got angry, I disregarded him and did want I wanted to do. Strangely, I did not remember once Jesus got angry with me for disregarding him. Just found out that he is not even assessing my performance. What he wanted all along is to relief all my burdens of being a chauffeur. I vacated my driver seat and Jesus took over. Right now, I am sleeping soundly while Jesus is driving.

 

[Who Me]

Right now, I am sleeping soundly while Jesus is driving

Not sleep driving or walking, but sleep typing.

 

[Carry_Your_Name]

Right now, I am sleeping soundly while Jesus is driving.

That's a poor analogy from not the bible but Carrie Underwood's Jesus, take the wheel. The final stage is no more double thinking and play acting, no more conflicts between the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other, but being the same person in public and in private, being peace with God and your neighbors, having come to the light, all sins forgiven, reconciled and left behind in the darkness.