Never Know The Depths of Grace
Hebrews 4:16, “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Morning people! Welcome to this beautiful day the Lord has made! As you awaken, and wash off the blah; take a moment to just breathe in life, love, grace; just God’s presence. Have we taken moments to be honest with ourselves on just how much grace God gives to everyone, every day? Do we remember that God’s grace doesn’t just forgive sins, but it transforms each of us into a better person; a person that seeks to gain God’s unconditional love, protection? The depths of grace are proved the moment we let go of our own attempts at changing and allow God to enter our souls; thus, He then provides everything we need to complete those changes. Popular definition to grace, is that it is the favor God shows each of us who put our total faith and trust in Him alone. It is this grace that saves us first, empowers us when we are weak, then trains us to live Godly lives. His grace is also unmerited, it is abundant (given daily and freely) and is totally sufficient. Rev. Billy Graham described it as, “God’s grace, quite simply, is God’s mercy and goodness toward us. Some have called it “God’s unmerited or undeserved favor”—and that is what it is: God’s mercy and goodness to us, even though we don’t deserve it.” Understanding grace is an ongoing process. We need to find peace in the fact that His love and mercy provides grace even when we are underserving; when all else fails; His grace is sufficient. We each deserve to die for our sins, yet God sent His own son to bear that burden; to give us grace. God provides grace because He loves us deeply, and everlastingly. Scholars have given us five types of grace: a) saving grace (our salvation); b) sanctifying grace (our transformation to being Christ-like); c) sustaining grace (the strength He provides); d) serving grace (acting out servitude, spreading His word, discipleship); e) common grace (every blessing He provides for everyone). All of which, are true and should give us the knowledge of just how deep His grace is a part of our lives. So, today, and every day going forth; let’s thank God continuously for the grace He gives!
Scriptures:
Read: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 5:20-21, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 3:22-24, Titus 3:7-8, 2 Corinthians 9:8, II Timothy 1:9, Isaiah 40:31, John 1:9-10,14,16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:10-11
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for your saving grace, your sustaining grace, your sanctifying grace, your serving grace and especially your common grace! Thank you, God, for being a loving, giving God that we can solely rely on for all things. Thank you, God, for giving grace no matter how we fail to be what you called us to be! God, we call on you now, asking that you continue helping us to see the grace, to understand the grace; to admonish all that you do to care for us. Amen.