From the previous message (growth through reaching to others) shared by the Director. We shall turn to maturity.
Just as it has always been, maturity is subsequent to growth, we need to learn more about it.
Growth in his case, is for growing Christians. In my years of survice, I have realized that many Christians grow but fail to mature in their faith. Growth here, is the capacity to withstand spiritual difficulties and the ability to win the spiritual battles. Growth and maturity seems to be similar, but kinder different. Growth is about multiplication in numbers while maturity is ability to stand still amidist spiritual storms.
From the Old  Testament, we realisze how different servants of God showed maturity.
In 1 Samuel we learn much about young man  David, here we read, 1 Samuel 17:26 “… For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”
In verse 45and 46 of chapter 17, David says to the philistine,” 1 Samuel 17:45
[45]Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.
” …..[47]Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”
David, young as he was, would really have no reason of fighting such a suoerior and might man Goliath, because, his work was to take care of his father’s flock unlike his brothers who were soldiers. He would really have no concern about  fighting, but what pained David was, ” insulting, cursing and taunting his God.” This deeply hurt and upset him to fight.
Which kind of a Christian are you?
Are you a Christian of “I go where the winds blow me, or you’re a Christian of defense?
Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego would have no reason of being thrown into the fire, if they only minded of growth. Notice their speech to King Nabuchadnezzer here in Daniel,
Daniel 3:17-18
[17]If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king.
[18]But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up.” Saved in Fiery Trial.
Evaluate how strong and defensive these men were to their God! This is maturity!
Immature Christians often break down when never a little hardship arise.
A heart for God is the basis of macurity for every Christian’s life.
Ask yourself, are you a growing and maturing Christian, only growing, only matured, or non of them? Where do really fit?
I don’t belief if many souls can be won to Christ through prayers alone, on the other hand, I don’t belief that without prayers, many souls can be won to christ. The two works hand in hand to bring about growth and maturity.

Let’s serve God and stand firm, we must mature!
Hallelujah!