GROWING IN GRACE-2

Text : 2 Peter 3:18

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.

*Grace started you off on your salvation journey, and you can finish strong only by His Grace.*

Grace is an enabler. Grace is an unquantifiable blessing from God. *Grace is God's factor that releases and connects a man with the essence of God.* This is why it's essential for you to grow in grace so your life can be decorated with His goodness.

Yesterday, we looked at two of the ways by which we can grow in grace, today, we shall look into a few more.

1.) Through weakness: God takes pleasure in showcasing His glory through seemingly weak or unqualified vessels. He told us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 that, *My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness,* this is why Paul went further to say, most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

God can only help you when you acknowledge your helplessness before Him. Jesus said he only came to help the helpless. Luke 5:31-32.

2.) Through prayers:

Another way by which the grace of God increases in a man is Through prayer.

Hebrews 4:16 says Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

When you go to God in prayer, two things you should never fail to ask for are mercy and grace, and you will surely get them when you ask in faith.

Bible Reading: John 1:11-18.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, I come to you today acknowledging my weakness, and I pray you shower with your grace and mercy in Jesus name.

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