Encouragement In Our Sanctification

The new year brings many unknowns and uncertainties. As the Christian considers his salvation and growth in grace (sanctification) he may be discouraged at the lack of progress and even what seems to be retrogression. Let us are believers take courage and comfort from this text in Job 17:9 "The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger."
Here we have:

I. An Encouragement For Perseverance

II. An Encouragement For Ability