Sprouting New Grace

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(2 Peter 3:18) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen

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Growth is good--and deliberate in this case. Growth in grace is awe inspiring because God wants, in ever-constant, ever-increasing measure, to give us goodnesses we don't deserve. The text says this is all through Jesus Christ--relating to Him as both Lord and Savior. As we walk with close relationship with Him, He reveals Him glory and grace to us...and we grow.

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I am so glad this is not merely an academic study, that growth in grace comes from an experiential knowledge of God. What an incredible journey: knowing Him as Savior means letting Him convert me into His likeness instead of my enemy's likeness. Knowing Him as my Lord means submitting by faith to His higher call on my life rather than my enemy's call.

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My Lord, I bow my heart, my soul, my strength, my everything to the supremecy of Your will in all things. My Savior, please give me still more grace so I can grow into Your likeness and into the fullness of all You've made available to me...to us, Your church.