“Are You Growing In Grace?”
Monday, February 3, 2025Key Verse
“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).
Text —2 Peter 3:10-18
Message
Growth is a process common to human beings, animals and plants. It leads to maturity. In the Christian faith, growth starts from salvation, sanctification and the Holy Spirit baptism. Every stage of growth in the believer’s walk with God produces increase in Christ-like virtues. It is a product of the measure of grace the believer receives. Grace is the unmerited favour of God bestowed on man. It is the essential ingredient for spiritual growth. To grow in grace is to increase in love, peace, faith, obedience, humility and other virtues. Hence, Thomas Brooks said, “A man’s true spiritual quality is to be judged by his graces, not his gifts.”
Beloved, you must grow in grace to be like Christ. There is no room for stagnancy. Our text demands that you grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. To grow in grace and remain steadfast in the faith requires regular feeding on God’s Word, persistent prayer, personal evangelism and fellowship with the brethren. You may covet earnestly the gifts of the Spirit but strive to grow in grace.
Quote
Grow in grace to be like Christ.
Challenge
Child of God, seek the means of growth in grace.
Prayer for today
Help me Lord to grow in grace.