Grace is one of the greatest gifts we have received from the Almighty. It is how we can live now, in this time, without the regulations of the law of Moses. The blood of Christ covers our sins – we can go to our Father with sincere repentance and our transgressions are blotted out.
One of the greatest pictures of God’s grace is found in Acts 9. Saul, a Pharisee and Bible scholar of that time, took it upon himself to get rid of all these “Jesus followers” that kept popping up everywhere. One day, on the way to Demascus, Jesus himself shows up, confronts him about his actions, and converts him. As you know, Paul became one of the greatest prophets in that time and wrote half the New Testament.
Let’s think about this for a moment – God sees a man killing off His people and says “I want that one.” Makes no sense to this human brain of mine. If it was up to me, I would have taken him out. But that is why I am not God. His ways are not like our ways. He sees us differently than we see ourselves. His love is unconditional.
This type of Grace is available for all. You feel like you are unlovable? Guess what? You aren’t! If God can take a man who is killing off His own people & show Him love, He can show you love too. No matter who you are, what you have done, who you have hurt – He can make you new. You have to just be willing and trust that He will do it.
Let’s pray: Jesus, thank you for who you are. Thank you for loving me just the way I am. I know that I have not done anything bad enough that your grace cannot cover. I ask you, Lord, to wash away all my sins. Come into my heart, Lord, and show me your ways. Also, Lord, help me show others grace like you have shown me. In your precious name, amen.
Be blessed, everyone.
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