Delivered But Not Developed

Written By Cheryl Henderson

May 20, 2026

Scripture Of The Day

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! 2 Peter 3:18

By Cheryl Henderson

Once we are saved, we are delivered out of darkness into the glorious light. What a miracle! However, our scripture of the day suggests that we are to grow. Our life-changing experience is not the end, but the beginning. Growth is not optional for the Christian; it’s the faithful response to God’s patience and the truth of Jesus. Peter pairs two realities we often separate: grace and knowledge. Grace reminds us we are accepted and transformed by Christ’s work for us. Knowledge reminds us that faith is not a vague feeling but a grounded truth—who Jesus is, what he has done, and how we are to live in light of it. Mature faith moves between receiving grace and knowing Christ more deeply, letting truth shape worship and obedience. It is how we are developed.

• Spend regular time in Scripture to learn who Jesus is, not just what he can do for you.

• Receive grace daily: confess, rest in forgiveness, and let mercy motivate holiness rather than fear.

• Grow in community—teach, be taught, and practice truth in love.

• Let growth aim at one thing: giving Jesus glory now and forever.


Cheryl Henderson

An Atlanta Ga native, Cheryl was married for 53 years to Ed Henderson. They have three sons and 8 grandchildren, and one great gran.

In January of 2021, Ed went home to be with the Lord after a brave fight with colon cancer.

Since 1985 Ed and Cheryl have been serving the Lord as evangelists in the Tennessee area and surrounding states.

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