Growing In Grace

Have you ever heard someone say "I know Jesus!" What they really mean is they have a head knowledge of Him but they really don't know Him because they hardly ever or never read His word, pray, or spend  any  private time in praise and worship of Him. 2 Peter 3:18 (NKJV)  tells us to 
¹⁸ grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen. If we have been saved by Jesus Christ then there are no reasons why we should not be growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior. It is our privilege and duty. We belong to Jesus Christ. We have been purchased by His blood. To know someone well we have to spend some time with them. Could I ask how much time do you spend with your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? Why would anyone not want to grow in the grace-(unmerited favor) of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? Jesus has much more grace He wants to pour out on us. If we don't grow in Christ, the devil will give us misery. The bible says in John 10:10 (NKJV)
¹⁰ The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Jesus wants to bless us more abundantly than we could even begin to imagine. But if you are not reading God's word  the devil will steal from you. He will steal your peace, joy, confidence, and weaken your faith in God and His Son Jesus. He will put doubt and worries in your mind because your mind is not being filled with the powerful faith filled words of God. As I said before but it needs to be repeated, how much time do you give God's word and prayer compared to t.v., newspapers, or other books? If you are not growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ then you have become stagnant in spiritual things. You have all kinds of problems that you can't seem to get on top of. You lack God's power in your life and the list goes on and on. Having been saved you know the power of God but you are not now experiencing it. The good news is you can change all the negative things in your life by repenting of  your sin of putting other things before God and His word. The word of God puts power in our lives. Hebrews 4:12 (NKJV)
¹² For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 

It also shows us the way to live the most successful lifestyle. It is a "lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path." 

Let this message penetrate your heart and soul. As a Christian you deserve better than what Satan is giving you. You have to resist the devil. James 4:6-8 (NKJV) 

⁶ But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble."
⁷ Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
⁸ Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 

As you humble yourself before God, He will give you more grace. Draw near to God through prayer and bible reading and He will draw near to you. What have you to lose but your misery? May God bless you as you draw closer to Him.

If you are not a Christian you don't stand a chance against the devil because you can't resist him till you submit to God and turn from your sin of ignoring Jesus Christ and your need of His salvation of your soul. If you are ready for a change, ask Jesus to forgive you for your sins against God and for ignoring your need of Him to save your soul from hell. Invite Jesus into your life to take charge of you, and then go to church and tell the pastor you have been saved and want to be baptized publicly. Don't be ashamed of Jesus. Luke 9:26 (NKJV)
²⁶ For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father's, and of the holy angels. Lets all grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because He is coming soon!

2 Peter 3:18 (NKJV)
^18b To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.  May God bless our every attempt to grow in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son. Come quickly Lord Jesus!