Grace in Action

Over the past few weeks, God has really shown me the power of grace. I wake up every day under the great freedom of His marvelous grace. And it's because of that grace, I have such hope. It offers me eternity with Him and a renewed joy as He allows new opportunities for me to serve and grow.

But God also requires that I show His love in the form of grace to others. He requires that I put it into action daily. Paul implores us in 2 Corinthians 6:1 “As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” So every gift from God is intended to be given to others as well.

Sometimes things happen in life that cause my flesh to rise up and be offended. In the scheme of things they really are no big deal. So I have to step back and say, “Satan, get behind me.” I must do what Jesus would do. And, wow, the more I offer God’s grace to others the more He blesses me and those around me.

A year ago, I offered grace to a business associate and he just recently called to thank me for that and is now moving in obedience to God; a friend recently said something that didn’t sit well and I let it go with a smile. Later I found a sweet gift in the mail that reflected the sincerity of her heart; and I insisted just last week that our family offer grace in a tough situation and I’m already seeing God’s incredible blessings as a result.

God’s love abounds! He is so good to show me tangible results as I try hard to live out what He teaches me. I cling to His Word that tells me in John 1:16 “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” Yep, that's true. I see it every day.

I know His grace has blessed me in ways I can’t even describe, but as I show His grace to others, I see those same heavenly blessings flowing to those around me.