Be Strong In The Grace

Be Strong In The Grace

2 Timothy 2:1

You therefore, my son,  be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

The love of God was shown in all of its power and glory when Jesus came to this earth to suffer and die for our sins.    When Jesus came God was being gracious to each of us.

We did not deserve God’s love, but God loved us anyway.     That is grace.    

We did not deserve to have all our sins atoned for, but God had Jesus suffer and die that our every sin would be fully paid for by faith in Jesus.     That is grace.

We do not deserve to actually have God live in our hearts, but He wants us to be His holy temples anyway.     That is grace.

We do not deserve to be called the children of God, but God longs to gather us together in His arms and call us His dearly beloved children.     That is grace.

In all this grace God wants us to be strong.     So, when temptations come our way, we remember how dearly God loves us in Christ Jesus, and receive the strength to resist that temptation.

When we are lonely and need comfort, we remember the grace of God’s love and let Him gather us in His arms as we dwell on His word and promises.     When we have sinned, we remember God’s promise of forgiveness for Jesus’ sake and repent before our Lord, accepting the grace of His forgiveness.    

In every part of our lives we can turn to the grace that is in Christ Jesus — the love that God has demonstrated to us in Christ.     As we remember and give thanks for everything God has done for us, we will be strong in His grace.     Then we can know the peace that passes all understanding as we lean on the grace of God to guide us each day.

As we grow in God’s grace, we say,  “Hallelujah!     My Lord, I will praise Your name forever because Your grace is ever faithful.”

 

Love,  

Margaret

A devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and King of kings…

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