Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Growth Focus!

2 Peter 3: 18            NKJV
18 ...but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

It’s always fun for me to see the people who are a part of my church family, grow in grace and knowledge.
On Tuesday mornings, we’ve been going back to the basics of our faith, and I’m surprised at how much folks desire to grow.

Yesterday morning was especially meaningful to me, and I guess I don’t tell this group that as often as I should.
16 people gathered for fellowship...true fellowship, and the intimate study of God’s Word.

There are two groups of ladies who meet on Monday mornings and Thursday evenings, all because they want to grow.
Some ladies attend all three (3) studies. It’s like they can’t get enough!

We know that Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance defines GRACE as, (Charis) the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life...
In the Strong’s there are a number of accompanying words next to the definition...acceptable, benefit, favor, gift, joy, liberality, pleasure & thanks.

What is the ultimate goal of every believer in Christ? To bring Him glory.
Do you think growing in GRACE and knowledge, brings God more glory?

The people participating in various Bible studies in our church, are focused on knowing God, which in turn brings Him more glory.
Focusing on growth will also bring a person to another greater spiritual level.

Let’s not forget that Paul told us that we we’re not only created by Him...but we were created for Him.
Keep growing, and you’ll find yourself being changed and transformed into the very image of Jesus.

These are the people that God will use to straighten out this mixed up world. We’re supposed to growing, not slowing...

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