Welcome to Hank’s Place. 8/11
Here at Hank’s Place we believe that God is a God of Grace – Grace: unmerited favor. Is there any other kind? Can you earn grace? Of course not! Think: when someone asks you a favor – they haven’t done stuff to earn that favor have they? No, that’s why it’s called a favor. And grace is God’s unmerited favor – that’s the definition. I think they put in the word unmerited just in case you are inclined to think there is something you can do to earn God’s grace.
Paul defined his ministry in Acts 20:24 as something which he “received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.” See? The Good News is that unmerited favor of God, is directed toward you and me, toward everyone who believes upon Jesus.
Someone scholars define grace as His “lovingkindness toward us” — God blesses those who believe in Christ Jesus for NO OTHER REASON than it pleases Him!
Remember what Paul and Silas said to the Philippian jailer when he asked, “What must I do to be saved?” They said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Acts 16:31.
This is not some mysterious thing. God gave us His son Who is our Savior. If we believe this, it becomes reality for us. This is not some complicated theological structure my friend. Christ gave His life to those who need life. Who are honest enough to say “Help, I do not have it all together.” And God responds “I am your very great helper.” And suddenly there is Jesus – your life changer, New Creation maker, on the scene of the shattered mess of your life!
And it all changes – for the good! What’s that? Are yousaying I don’t know the troubles you have, the troubles you have caused yourself and others? Or your incurable sickness or whatever? I don’t have to, friend! Take a look at Jesus in Mt 14:14. It says He looked at the crowds of people. He felt sorry for them and healed their sick, irregardless of anything.
Irregardless. Because He is the God of compassion. God is not against us. God is for us, with us, and through Jesus is in us. Col 1:27. May that reality burst upon you my friend: you’ll COME ALIVE!
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