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March 15, 2019 (Friday)
In keeping with yesterday’s blog, which asked “How long has it been since you had a close relationship with the Lord,” I chose a related theme for today: how wonderful it is to discover that you are growing in grace as you walk with the Lord each day.
The great apostle, Paul, encourages us: “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” (Philippians 1:6 NLT).
Charles Spurgeon, in his sermon on “Justification by Grace,” said, “If he gives you the grace to make you believe, he will give you the grace to live a holy life afterward.”
Paul declared, “If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved” (Romans 10:9). The Holy Spirit then makes Himself at home in your heart where he continues to guide you for the rest of your days on earth. If you yield to Him, you will grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will get to know Him better, day by day.
After searching the web for days, I finally found a recording of this song. It is done by Martha Branham, a great artist, a member of the First Baptist Church of Dallas and a very popular soprano soloist. When Wanda and I pastored in Dallas, she and her family lived next door to some members of our church there. My, oh my–that was 58 years ago…