But Grow In Grace

May 2

But grow in grace

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. II Peter 3:18

Never rest satisfied with the present attainments. God has much to bestow, and we are capable to receiving, enjoying, and using it to His glory.

As the tree planted in a good soil grows both in the root and the branches, so should the Christian; he should be rooted in the love of God, and grow up in the conformity to Jesus.

If we grow in grace, we shall discover more of our own wretchedness, misery, and weakness; and more of the preciousness, fulness, and glory of Christ.

We shall be humble before God, and active before man. We shall trust in Jesus more simply, having no confidence in the flash.

Grace always leads out of self to Jesus, and puts the crown of crowns upon His head.

Grace is spiritually beauty; it is the very glory of God. To grow in grace is to grow like Jesus, meek and lowly in heart; active and devoted in life; blameless and harmless as the sons of God.

Let us have grace, for God loves to bestow it;  let us grow in grace, for God commands it; let us look forward for the grace that is to be brought unto us at the coming of Jesus, for God has promised it.

Look for that Blessed Hope, even the glorious appearing of Jesus.

Though holy deeds and fruits of grace

Are in believers found,

‘Tis Christ’s command that they increase

And more and more abound;

O Savior! may I grow in grace,

Till I behold Thee face to face.

James Smith