2 Peter 3:18

Grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen

When we grow in the knowledge of God, it leads to revelation knowledge of the word. When we grow in grace, we grow in the unmerited favor of God.   Our time spent reading, praying, worshiping keeps our focus on the promises of God, and we grow spiritually. God needs us to grow so we can gain confidence in His promises so we can represent God here on earth.