Ephesians 4:14-16 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

Yesterday I spoke about promotion because it is a human condition to seek promotion. Achievement of goals is entrenched in our society. That is one of the reasons you see megachurches. The thinking is that the bigger the draw, the bigger the influence, the larger the donations, and the more good that can be done. That is man thinking, not Christ thinking.

Kingdom advancement come with growth in Christ. Growth in Christ is the Spirit performing the conformation, sanctification and transformation of your life. The abundant life of John 10:10 isn’t a worldly abundance, it is more and more of Christ being glorified in you.

Romans 8:29-30 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

To be glorified is to shine the light of Christ in you, the outward expression of Christ who dwells in your heart.

John 1:16-17 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Grace received is grace extended in mature Christians.