8-21-2009....GROW!
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. “ (2 Peter 3:18 KJV) Two very note worthy aspirations we should ensure are being achieved in our lives. The first, ‘Grow in Grace’! Grow in the free and unmerited favor and love of God! That’s what grace is. How does one grow in God’s favor and love? There are several ways, but the primary way is through obedience! Obedience pleases God and he responds to obedience with favor. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:” (Isa 1:19 KJV) Secondly, ‘Grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’. We deceive ourselves if we think we know all we need to know about Jesus Christ! We know, He is the Son of God and our confession of such secures our salvation. That’s a good thing, but there is much more! The exciting thing is, He wants to reveal Himself more and more to us, but usually, we are preoccupied or to busy to take the time to allow Him to do so. As a healthy plant will soon wither and die if it does not receive the necessary nutrients to help it grow, believers too can expect the same result if we fail in our aspirations to daily grow in God’s grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. “ (2 Peter 3:18 KJV) Two very note worthy aspirations we should ensure are being achieved in our lives. The first, ‘Grow in Grace’! Grow in the free and unmerited favor and love of God! That’s what grace is. How does one grow in God’s favor and love? There are several ways, but the primary way is through obedience! Obedience pleases God and he responds to obedience with favor. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:” (Isa 1:19 KJV) Secondly, ‘Grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ’. We deceive ourselves if we think we know all we need to know about Jesus Christ! We know, He is the Son of God and our confession of such secures our salvation. That’s a good thing, but there is much more! The exciting thing is, He wants to reveal Himself more and more to us, but usually, we are preoccupied or to busy to take the time to allow Him to do so. As a healthy plant will soon wither and die if it does not receive the necessary nutrients to help it grow, believers too can expect the same result if we fail in our aspirations to daily grow in God’s grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for your favor! I want to know you more and more each day. Fill me complete as I hunger and thirst for the knowledge of you. Amen!
Prov 3:20-22. . . .By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. KJV
Prov 3:20-22. . . .By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion: So shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. KJV
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