dennis j adams

Grace is a true gift from God to a soul that is wounded by sin.  The entrance way into the Kingdom is “grace” and that is all we need to complete the course.  When Paul wrote the church in Ephesus he made this bold statement…For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; Ephes. 2:8.  This gift from God is eternal and it is unmerited on our part.  He has shown us mercy and abundant love when we did not deserve it!  Some would like to debate the fact of “grace” being merited.  In a sense it is when you realize that you are the creation of God and He has declared you as a son and daughter by the Spirit of Adoption through repentance.  Surely when you view your relationship with God on that platform then you can say it is merited but…how can one ever look into the heart of God and say I deserve “grace”…?

Jesus made a way for us by shedding His sinless blood so we could be reconciled back to the Father…justice prevailed by the sacrifice of Christ Himself!  Paul was going through a tremendous battle and he pleaded with the Lord in much prayer and fasting and the Lord responded with these words…”My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” —and Paul responded with these words…Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 2 Cor. 12:9.

Grace not only opens the door to the Kingdom it is a sufficiency for us to be able to finish the race with humility and the knowledge that without God we can do nothing…for apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5. When trouble arises in your life and the spirit of complaining comes around remember that God’s “grace”, His gift to you, is sufficient for the moment and for eternity.  The testimony that will proceed from your lips when “grace” is understood is this…I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philip. 4:13 Thank God daily for His “grace” in your life and remember to glory in your circumstances and never recoil against the pressures of life…His “grace” will see you through!

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Dennis

Scriptures used in this blog post are from The New King James Version. 1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson.