Grace
Definition: Grace is God's unmerited favor. It is kindness from God we don't deserve. There is nothing we have done, nor can ever do to earn this favor. It is a gift from God. Grace is divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration (rebirth) or sanctification; a virtue coming from God; a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine favor.
A preacher once explained grace to me with this acronym:
God's
Riches
At
Christ's
Expense
God saved you through faith as an act of kindness. You had nothing to do with it. Being saved is a gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8 GW)
After all, God’s saving kindness has appeared for the benefit of all people. (Titus 2:11 GW)
Before the creation of the world, he chose us through Christ to be holy and perfect in his presence. Because of his love he had already decided to adopt us through Jesus Christ. He freely chose to do this so that the kindness he had given us in his dear Son would be praised and given glory. Through the blood of his Son, we are set free from our sins. God forgives our failures because of his overflowing kindness. (Ephesians 1:4-7 GW)
Normally when we think of cheap we think of something that is either free or costs very little. We often seek the cheep way out of most situations seeking to take the cheep way rather than something that costs us. When god sent his son he, sent him knowing that he was to be a sacrifice. Costing him everything. I belelive Jesus knew he was to be a sacrifice. I believe he knew he was to die on the cross. He knew when he came he was to be our savior, costing him everything.
Jesus sacrificed everything for us...he bled the ground red on Calvary giving his all so we wouldn't have to die an eternal death. What will we sacrifice In his name, what will we strive to be better at? I challenge all who read this to cling to the cross, every minute of every day seek a fresh touch from the father above, his mercies are new each day. Don't let things that happen rob you of the grace Jesus poured out.
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