God's gift of grace

Father, we thank you for the blessing of this Sunday. We give you all the glory and praise in the name of Jesus, Amen.

You may have noticed just as I have that many of the times, the apostles of the early church prayed for grace and peace for the believers. Today, I would like to share on God's gift of grace with God's help.

Ephesians 2:8 (NKJV)

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God."

Amen, thank you LORD.

The above Word reminds us that in order for one to become born again, we are saved by grace through faith which is God's gift. We believe with our hearts unto salvation and we confess with our mouths unto salvation as seen in Romans 10:10. We also see that our faith does not automatically grow, it comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). At the same time, the Bible tells us that how will they hear God's Word if nobody sends them? -(Romans 10:14). So God sends His appointed laborers into the field which is the world so that all may have an appointment to hear about the good news of the gospel.

When you look at the above grace spiritual cycle if I may call it, it is clear that without God's love expressed through grace, nobody could ever be saved. Thankfully, grace is not only for the purposes of saving us from sin unto salvation but as children of God, we live our lives by God's grace. For by grace, we are saved and by grace we are kept. You and I are kept by the power of God - AMEN!

To this, Ephesians 1:19 NKJV says, "and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,". Thank you Father for the exceeding greatness of Your power that works towards all Your sons and daughters in a mighty way in their lives in the name of Jesus, Amen.

When most people receive the gift of salvation, they are looking for something that nothing around them can satisfy. In that moment, there is that surrender where they know they are unable to do nothing except for God's intervention and help. Then comes God's salvation by grace. You did not earn it or work for it or even pray for God to send the right laborer to you. By God's grace, your paths met and again by His grace, He drew your heart to receive salvation found in our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I believe this becomes the source of one's joy - to be loved so greatly and yet not deserve it because it is freely given. Thank God for this wonderful gift called called grace.

Apostle Paul said he would rather boast of his weaknesses, infirmities because when he was weak, then he was strong (2 Corinthians 12:10). I believe, as a child of God, this is the best way of drawing and receiving from the abundance of God's grace not only for salvation but to live and daily walk the Christian life.

I'll end with this Word found in Romans 5:17 (NKJV)

"For if by one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ."

Amen, thank you LORD.

Invitation to salvation: God in His expression of love towards man sent forth His One and Only Son in whom is the forgiveness of sin. In the blood of Christ, we are reconciled in relationship to God and have direct access to Him as our Father. If you would like to receive the gift of the abundant life which is found in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, please say this prayer below;

"I believe with my heart and confess with my mouth that; Jesus Christ, the Son of God came in a human body to die for my sins so that I could have a new life where I am dead to sin and alive to God. I repent of my past sins and enter the Kingdom of light where I choose relationship with Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour and with God as my loving Father today and forever. Thank you Father that because the Son has made me free, I am now free indeed." AMEN.

PRAISE GOD, THE LORD HAS REDEEMED YOU!- Amen.

In case, you have received God's free gift of salvation, join a community of other believers and get water baptized.