Spirituali---TEA
10/24/10 In the summer of 2003, I had an idea to begin a “Tea with Thee” devotional time. I would record the teas I chose each day and rate them alongside the spiritual life lessons I gained during my quiet times. In was a documentation of my own little ”Tea Road.” I don’t think I completed my 30-day goal but I did discover things---both about my aromatic beverage of choice and the Lord I worshipped.

Paired with recent notes from a recent ABC sermon, I have 3 things noted. I like my tea---steeped from tea leaves for a “maturi--TEA” flavor---part of that deep flavor comes from the leaves themselves (inherent) and part from my preparation of it---what I do with the tea I am given. That’s the tea test.

Spiritual maturity is a lot like that too. However, the test for spiritual maturity isn’t an IQ test, though “lack of Bible knowledge is no virtue.” The real test is more of a heart test, a spiritual EKG of sorts. (Buddy, 9/26/10) It’s what we do with what we know. It overflows with love to the Lord, to neighbors (others) and to those in the household of faith.

My “cuppa’s” perfect blend is rich in color and taste. Spirituali--TEA also has a depth of color---a color rich in diversity as it reflects the Lord’s love to the world.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm 133:1)