God's Grace

 

God’s Grace

Titus 2:11 “For the grace of God that bring salvation has appeared to all men” the prodigal son took his inheritance from his dad and squandered it on women and drink, then he had to wallow with the pigs. Was he deserving of a feast when he arrived home? That’s God’s grace. The wife of Hosea tired of her husband over and over, prostituted herself and yet Hosea took her back every time. Was she deserving? No, that’s God’s grace. The thief on the cross didn’t deserve God’s grace, but he received it. None of us deserve God’s grace but we receive it repeatedly. Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” When we are ready to receive it, God gives it. Unfortunately, not all are ready to receive it. There are some holding on to their sins thinking that they can continue for now and repent later. (God always forgives). That is what is called grace abuse. The problem is full hands cannot receive gifts. Forgiveness needs to be accepted as well as forgiven. The prodigal son was more than ready to receive his just due but got grace instead. Hosea’s wife received God’s grace repeatedly. The thief on the cross received a place in paradise with Jesus’ grace. When we truly love God, we won’t hang onto a sin thinking we can repent later. We must repent in order to receive the wonderful gift of grace. Let us examine our life and be thankful that God’s grace abounds in our life.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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