The word grace is a short, simple word. But understanding the biblical depth and meaning of grace can take a lifetime of study and application. It’s almost a shame that a word describing suppleness of movement or a short, quick prayer before a meal is the same word we use to describe God’s unfathomable love for sinners. Nevertheless, it is grace that moves Him to offer us the free gift of salvation and forgiveness.
Grace is what compelled the apostle Paul to write of a mystery never understood before (1 Corinthians 2:7–13). Grace is also what allows us to relax into another’s accepting embrace as he or she gives us the freedom to discover our unique journey laid out by God. So relax as we journey together down the path toward freedom and the wonderment of the surpassing riches of God’s grace!
“It's Time to Embrace Grace by Embracing the Unlovely”
by Charles R. Swindoll
Although Jesus has given us the perfect example of extending grace to the unworthy, we as Christians are often slow to learn from His example when it comes to showing grace to each other. It seems much more natural to notice and point out another’s sins than it is to overlook them and look at the person’s strengths instead. In this article, Chuck Swindoll gives a beautiful example of grace extended to one who needed it and challenges us to look for ways to do the same.
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