Level Up

This message challenges us to examine where we stand in our spiritual journey and what it takes to move forward. Drawing from 1 John 2:12-14, we explore three distinct stages of spiritual maturity: children, young men and women, and fathers and mothers in the faith. The core revelation here is that spiritual growth isn't automatic—it requires intentional progression. We begin as spiritual infants who know our sins are forgiven and that we have a Father in heaven. But we're not meant to stay there. The journey calls us to become young men and women who have learned to overcome the evil one through the Word of God living in us. This isn't about perfection; it's about developing the skills to fight and win spiritual battles. The ultimate goal is becoming spiritual fathers and mothers who reproduce what God has done in us by pouring into others. What makes this message particularly powerful is its reminder that we're not just a family—we're also an army. Every day we wake up, there's a spiritual battle to fight, mostly in our minds. The passage from Ephesians 6 reminds us that our struggle isn't against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. When we filter our daily struggles through this truth, everything changes. We stop fighting the wrong battles and start addressing the real source of our challenges. The practical pathway offered—consistent Bible reading, discipleship, attending events, and finding accountability—provides concrete steps for anyone ready to level up in their faith walk.