Awakened to Deliver – Week 7, Day 1: Understanding God’s Grace
Welcome to Awakened to Deliver, a podcast from Fishtok4Jesus Productions. This week, Jeff Fish takes us into the transformative topic of grace—a gift from God that changes everything. In today’s episode, we begin by exploring the heart of God’s grace: what it means, why it’s so central to our salvation, and how it reveals His character.
Our key verse for today is Ephesians 2:8-9:
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Episode Highlights
• Key Verse: Ephesians 2:8-9
• The definition of grace: God’s unmerited favor and kindness.
• Salvation as a gift through grace, not by our works or merit.
• How grace reveals God’s character and transforms our identity in Christ.
• Living in grace daily: peace, purpose, and extending grace to others.
Scripture References
• Titus 3:5-7
• John 1:16-17
• 2 Corinthians 12:9
• Romans 3:23-24
• Hebrews 4:16
Practical Takeaways
1. Embrace Grace in Your Identity
• Recognize that you are a child of God, loved and accepted not because of what you’ve done, but because of His grace.
2. Rest in God’s Finished Work
• Stop striving for perfection. Trust in Jesus’ sacrifice and let go of guilt or fear of not being “good enough.”
3. Rely on Grace Daily
• Lean on God’s strength in moments of weakness, remembering that His grace is sufficient for all you face.
4. Extend Grace to Others
• Show compassion and forgiveness to others, reflecting the grace you’ve received.
Biblical Example: Paul’s Testimony
The apostle Paul provides a powerful example of God’s grace at work. Once a persecutor of Christians, Paul was transformed by God’s grace on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). Despite his past, God called him to be a messenger of the Gospel, demonstrating that His grace is greater than our failures.
Paul’s writings, such as Ephesians 2:8-9, emphasize that salvation is not earned but is a gift from God. His life reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of grace, and that God’s love can redeem and restore anyone.
About This Series
This week’s series focuses on God’s grace, exploring how it saves, sustains, and transforms us. Today’s episode lays the foundation by defining grace and its central role in our salvation.
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Music Credits
• “Paphos” by Mountaineer
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Call to Action
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