EMPOWERING LIVES WITH PURPOSE:
God’s grace is thrilling beyond words, but how can it be described? Grace is one of God’s attributes-it is who He is.
Its simplest definition is unmerited favor or unconditional love. If we did not have God’s grace in our lives, we could not go on with a purpose to serve Him and be a light to a world without hope.
We do not own or deserve God’s unmerited favor or His unconditional love, and circumstances, such as our good behavior never limit either.
God’s grace is His love poured out for all of us, even when we are unlovely. Have you ever been ugly to somebody? When we are hurt or hurt others, unforgiveness often leads to a broken relationship.
How can we go on serving God if we allow hurt to fester in our relationships, are unforgiving toward others, or decide to do our best to care for the hearts and feelings of others?
We cannot. Our purpose in serving God and building His Kingdom for His glory is thwarted when we refuse to operate in His grace.
Grace is all that which we do not deserve. It is most clearly expressed to us in the promises of God, revealed in scripture and manifested in Christ.
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect and weakness. Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
(2 Cor.12:9 NIV)
Voice of Truth 13th edition