DCLM Higher Everyday 3 February 2024 — Are You Growing In Grace?
DCLM Higher Everyday 3 February 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Are You Growing In Grace?
Topic: Are You Growing In Grace?
Text: 2 Peter 3:10-18
10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
12Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
15And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
16As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
17Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Key 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).
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.”
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 2 February 2024 – A Heavenly Call To Holiness
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.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
