Christians are probably all different sized and shaped “mustard trees” of faith, with many branches still in process, and with many branches that need pruning. We bear that fruit of the Spirit over here abundantly, but not so much that fruit over here. But that doesn’t make us better or us worse. We are all in the middle of our journeys, traveling to heaven, still growing our little mustard trees of faith.

Learn much of the Lord Jesus. For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ. He is altogether lovely. Such infinite majesty, and yet such meekness and grace, and all for sinners, even the chief! Live much in the smiles of God. Bask in His beams. Feel His all-seeing eye settled on you in love, and repose in His almighty arms.

Those who are self-deceived are dangerous to themselves and to others, because they claim they walk the path to heaven, when in reality they are walking the road to hell. If they continue in their self-deception, their false faith will be unmasked when it’s too late. …You cannot build your true assurance upon your experiences alone. It has to be more.

Can I ask you a scary question? What about you? If you call yourself a Christian, are you sure your faith is real? Is your Christianity a faith that will last until Jesus takes you home, or is it just a passing phase, a temporary trend, a fleeting fancy to be replaced by something else when you move cities or get a new job or have a big life event?