Paul writes: 'And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.' Understand this: Grace is the power to excel or licence to just get by. Either way, you are accepted and considered righteous in God's eyes the moment you trust in Christ. Why would God arrange it that way? Because the love He gives us is unconditional, and only a response of love can satisfy Him. What an amazing truth; God makes Himself vulnerable to the rejection of people like us! Perhaps you are wondering, 'How can l prove that l truly love God? That's easy: you will love your brother and sister (1 John 4:21). You will love God's Word (Psalm 119:97). You will love spending time in prayer (Jeremiah 29:12). Grace, rightly understood, doesn't prevent holiness, it produces it. 'The grace of God that brings salvation.... teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and wordly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives' (Titus 2:11-12 NIV).
God's Servant
Rev. Alfred Acheampong
Prayer Point: Heavenly Father l thank You for the grace that is at work in me, enabling me to be and to labour with this bestowed grace and finish my cause in Jesus name.
Anchor Scripture: 'IF BY GRACE, THEN IT IS NO LONGER BY WORKS...' (Romans 11:6 NIV)
Stay Blessed!
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