PRAISE Him for GOD’S GRACE.

1. His Grace SAVES us –
– Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by Grace are you Saved…” It is not by works we have done that we should earn, merit salvation but we are told it is the GIFT…Graciousness of God. There is the gift of grace to save our souls!

2. His Grace STRENGTHENS us –
– 2 Timothy 2:1 “Be Strong in the Grace of the Lord…” There is grace to strengthen us for service for Him in difficulty, stressful times where the Gospel is opposed. God gifts us with His grace to empower us to serve Him. It’s available for you! Strength to stand for the Lord in the face of opposition, Strength to serve in raising and equipping “faithful men”as Timothy was commissioned to do! There is sufficient strength to be strong not in self but in the Savior!

3. His Grace SUSTAINS us –
– 2 Cor 12:9 – “MY Grace IS Sufficient…” note “IS”- It is Present tense Grace for a Present tense moment. It is Moment by Moment Grace. Paul wrote this in the midst of suffering. The word “thorn” used in the verse, was used to impale or torture someone. He was in deep, deep pain. And He upon hearing this, said he would gladly boast knowing that His strength is made perfect in weakness. Often we are  too strong in self sufficiency when we need to be strong in His dependency upon Him. There is grace to empower in times of affliction and pain.

4. His Grace SANCTIFIES us – {Changes Us} 
– Titus 2:,12- “For the Grace of God has appeared Teaching us to Deny ungodliness, worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and Godly in this present age…” The grace of God that saved us will also change us if it is authentic! Note how “Grace” is active in the life of a believer “TEACHING; some translations say “INSTRUCTING, ” It empowers us to say “No” to sin and “Yes” to Him to live Godly! It changes us we are being changed more and more because of the GRACE that works IN us and through us in discernment and decision making. Amazing grace that teaches and empowers us. god’s Grace in action in a life and it is showing!

5. His Grace Equips For SERVICE .–  1 Cor 15:10 – “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.” -{NASB}…. “But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out His special favor on me–and not without results. For I have worked harder than any of the other apostles; yet it was not I but God who was working through me by His grace.”-{NLT}

His grace is active, vibrant, empowering to serve Him!

6. His Grace SATISFIES– 2 Cor 12:9 – “MY Grace IS Sufficient…” The word “Sufficient” means “enough” with the implication to “satisfy.” His grace not only sustains but satisfies even in the midst of suffering! What wonderful grace He supplied to Paul and it is for you too. That’s His promise!

7. His Grace Is SUPERIOR.- Romans 5:20- “God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.” Where sin abounded, Grace Super abounds, cannot be contained breaks the banks as a river that rises above the enclosed banks breaks above and spreads beyond covering the fields that surround. As a child winter months  brought with it much rain and the near by canal, and mighty river Shannon, would rise to where it could no longer be contained by its banks and  would rise above them flooding surrounding acres and acres of fields. where sin abounds, Grace super abounds COVERING OUR SIN!

  1. “Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
    Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
    Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,
    There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled.

    • Refrain:
      Grace, grace, God’s grace,
      Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
      Grace, grace, God’s grace,
      Grace that is greater than all our sin!
  2. Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
    Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
    Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
    Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.
  3. Dark is the stain that we cannot hide;
    What can we do to wash it away?
    Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
    Brighter than snow you may be today.
  4. Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
    Freely bestowed on all who believe!
    You that are longing to see His face,
    Will you this moment His grace receive? “-{Julia H Johnston.}

He is the GOD OF ALL GRACE“- 1 Pet 5:10 and…“Grace and peace come from the Father and the Lord Jesus.“- {Eph 1:2}. God the Father Through the Son is the Author, Origin and Means of how Grace comes, “…For the Law was given through Moses;  GRACE and truth were REALIZED THROUGH through Jesus Christ. “–{John 1;17}

APPLICATION TO YOU AT THIS MOMENT;
THE SEAT OF GRACE, SITS THE SOVEREIGN KING AND HE SAYS COME… RECEIVE… GRACE TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED- STRESS.

Come to Him and avail yourself before the  THRONE of Grace in your time of need and you will find an ABUNDANCE of Grace, mercy and help in your time of need…{Heb 4:15-16}. His Grace is Available to those who HUMBLE themselves before Him and ask…OF GOD- {1 Peter 5:5}.

Jesus is FULL OF GRACE… GRACIOUS….

“He is the GOD OF ALL GRACE”– {1 Pet 5:10}.