GOD GIVES MORE GRACE

Beside the grace of salvation that brings us from darkness to light, sin to righteousness and from the condemnation of satan to the justification of CHRIST, we can receive more grace from God through humility.

“He gives more grace. Therefore He says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6) KJV

The word humility or being humble is synonymous with meekness, lowliness and self sacrificing. The Greek word translated “humility" in the Scriptures literally means “lowliness of mind,” and a heart attitude that goes beyond outward demeanor.

God's concept of humility transcends the outward show of humility, because it is possible for someone to be outwardly humble and be internally filled with pride and arrogance. Biblical humility means that we admit to our need for God and without Him we are nothing. It is this kind of attitude that causes God to release more of His grace into our lives.

GRACE IS AN ACT OF GOD'S BENEVOLENCE AND UNMERITED FAVOR

Grace is an act of God's benevolence and unmerited favor. It was given to us when the LORD JESUS took our place of sin. He gave us what we don't deserve, that is the forgiveness of our sins, and took from us what we truly deserve, the punishment that is equal to our sins. So, we can enjoy His blessings and transfer the same to the people He brings into our lives.

GRACE IS GIVEN TO US THROUGH CHRIST OUR SAVIOR AND LORD

Grace is given to us through the One who personifies grace, the LORD JESUS, when He humbled himself and took our place of sin on the Cross. God saw that we have sinned against Him and missed out in His glory, rather than judge us outrightly, He extended His love and grace to us.

This does not mean that God turns a blind eye to sin when He sees us doing wrong. No, He doesn't do that, because it will contradict His nature of Holiness. What He does is to forgive our sins when we turn to Him in repentance, and throw the record of our wrong into the sea of forgetfulness.

Let's Pray:

Heavenly FATHER, I thank You for Your WORD. I receive more of Your grace in my life through faith and humility. I choose to be humble now and always in JESUS name. Amen.

Excerpts from "The Power of Grace" book by RAJI KEMI-RICH.

JESUS REIGNS!

RAJI KEMI-RICH