Good morning,
I am reminded quite often of God's grace in and upon my life, and how much I depend upon it. For most of us, we really recognize and know who we are, and what we can or cannot do without God's grace in our lives. "But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. (2 Corin. 12:9) Grace means merciful kindness by which God exerts His holy influence and power upon souls [mind, will, and emotions] and turns them to Christ by strengthening and increasing in them with His knowledge and virtue [power] until we are governed by His divine power. That is simply put by saying that as we yield to God, He causes His ability and power to be over our own inability and weakness. When we can't do it, grace can! This is not some "weak grace", doesn't sound like some grace that isn't enough to help me overcome sin, sickness, troubles, addictions, emotions, etc. No, this grace is God's influence upon our hearts and how it reflects in our lives lived under the power of it. The word, "sufficient" means to be possessed of unfailing strength; to be strong; to be enough; to be satisfied and contented; also to defend and ward off. That adds more "umph" to the definition of grace. I have God's holy influence in me, therefore I am possessed with His unfailing strength, that is enough! Sounds like if I yield to this grace, then I can fully perform whatever task that I have to do at all times, no matter how it comes, or when it comes. It goes on further to say, that God's strength and power is made perfect in my weakness. (My son said, "it almost makes you want to be weak.") Perfect is to make complete, to finish, to accomplish,to bring to an end, to add what is yet wanting in order to render a thing full; to bring to the end proposed; to a fulfillment. Weakness is "want of strength", feebleness of the body or soul [infirmity]; want & strength & capacity required – a) to understand; b) to do things great and glorious; c) to restrain corrupt desires; d) to bear trials and troubles. Isn't that wonderful! Did you hear that? This grace gives you unfailing strength to always be able to understand [any and all things that you otherwise wouldn't be able to]. This holy influence gives you the capacity to do things great and glorious [beyond your required want of strength]. God's grace, His ability and influence adds what is lacking that we are be able to restrain corrupt desires of any and all kind. Also, this extraordinary grace enables us to bring to and end and accomplish and bear every trial and trouble powerfully. This is the grace that God spoke to us about on December 14th. This grace will fuel your faith. Now, let's meditate on that prophetic word concerning grace once again, with a whole new perspective about His grace. We are powerhouses, filled with the grace, if we yield to it. Next time you are faced with any areas where you feel incompetent, weak, incapable helpless, powerless, or unable, "let the grace of God rule". God's grace is really powerful and sufficient. There is nothing that is impossible for us if we let the grace of God be multiplied in our lives.
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Love, Pastor D. |
Daughters of Z 