Albert Barnes' commentary says of this verse: "The grace of God, like the dew, is not given once for all, but is, day by day, waited for, and, day by day, renewed. Yet doth it not pass away like the fitful goodness of God's former people, but turns into the growth and spiritual substance of those on whom it descends."
1 Corinthians 3:9-10 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it.
As our grace is renewed daily, let us continue the work here on earth, building on the foundation that was laid by Christ's work on the cross and Paul's work in establishing the churches that continued in faith and spead throughout history. There is history yet ahead of us. Be diligent to do all that He has called you to do, and keep asking for more grace.
2 Corinthians 4:15-16 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.
Barnes: "Grace abounding, or overflowing. God's rich mercy should be manifested by these means. It is implied here, that grace would abound by means of these labors and self-denials of the apostles. The grace referred to here is that which would be conferred on them in consequence of these labors."
God gives us grace to press on in our endeavors that honor Him and bring Him glory.
So, let's ask for grace and continue to press on.
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| My mom (rt) and her friend Edith - both in their 80's - taking a stroll and pressing on. |
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