Marvelous, Infinite, Matchless Grace

Why is God's grace so important to you and me? It is important because without it, we simply have no hope whatsoever. We need God's grace. God's grace goes beyond the guilt and sin we needlessly drag through our lives. God gives it without expecting or accepting payment. It is that gift that comes only through the work of Jesus Christ. It is that gift which glorifies the Father and forever makes us right with Him.

Do you carry with you the burden of guilt of past sin? God's grace will set you free. He has paid your debt already. Do you have trouble "dropping" the weight of guilt you feel? Never hesitate to give it to Him. He will take it. And if you feel that burden again, give it to Him again, and again, and again, until you can find it no more. "Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin? Thank God! The answer is Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 7:24-25, NLT)

Perhaps Paul can show us the way. He said, "For when I tried to keep the law, I realized I could never earn God's approval. So I died to the law so that I might live for God. I have been crucified with Christ." (Galatians 2:19, NLT)

I cannot rid myself of the sin and guilt that is mine. I can only ask, and trust that through the work of Jesus, God will take it away. And I find that when I serious lay before Him my sin, honestly seeking His forgiveness, He is faithful, and just to forgive my sin and cleanse me from ALL unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) That is His promise. That is my only hope.

"I have swept away your sins like the morning mists. I have scattered your offenses like the clouds. Oh, return to me, for I have paid the price to set you free." (Isaiah 44:22, NLT) It is already done. He is waiting for you to accept. He is waiting for you to return to Him.

Grace Enough

There have been times in my life when I felt I was at the end... not the end of life but the end of life as I knew it. There seemed to be no hope. As far back as I can remember I've wanted to let God handle things, but there were times when He didn't even seem to be there. Then He would remind me to "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5) Whenever I listened and obeyed (as hard as that is sometimes), God always came through. He has grace enough to see us through.

The power of grace is enough to forgive us of all sins. It leads us through storms created by our own sins, but also sin in general. But we must be willing to come before Him with humble hearts to receive such grace. Proverbs 3:34 says, "He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble." The grace of God is available to all who will come to Him and freely receive it.

What we can expect when we experience the grace of God is beyond measure. Words like freedom, relief, refreshment, laughter, joy, and more come to mind. We no longer have to be negative and judgmental, we become more tolerant toward others. Guilt no longer is used to control others or to be controlled by others. In fact, all of the "tough" things the Bible encourages us to do in relationship with others, and with God, becomes possible. We become free of to love, forgive and experience forgiveness. God's grace is enough.