We need to let it sink in that grace is not only gotten by faith, but glorified by faith. This doubles our blessing in being people who trust in God. On the one hand, we long for the blessings of God's future grace, and they come to us by faith. But on the other hand, we long for God's grace to be glorified in our lives, and this too comes by faith. Faith receives the goodness of future grace, and faith reflects the glory of future grace. It is a double wonder. These two things are not at odds- our receiving the joy and God getting the glory. O, how this should set our hearts on a passionate quest to trust God hour by hour for all we need- for God's sake! Every moment of faith is a tribute to his grace.
- John Piper, Future Grace
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