Grace
“For the grace of God
that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying
ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly,
in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious
appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for
us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a
peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke
with all authority. Let no man despise thee.” (Titus 2:11-15)
Today’s Morsel: One of the things
about grace, is that it is not only a teacher but also a mentor and counselor
for us. There is nothing that we could do to earn God’s unmerited favor
and love. He gave us this teacher to help us so that we could become like
Him. First, grace saves us. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and
that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man
should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) What a gift. And then it teaches
us. Teaches us what? “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and
worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present
world…” (Titus 2:12) What a teacher. And then it helps us. “Let us
therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and
find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) What a mentor and
counselor. When we look at grace, grace not only saves us, Paul said, but
it teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lust. We must not desire
the world and its ways. The world is always tugging after our
heartstrings to pull us away from God. Therefore, we must have the
intestinal fortitude to say no. Grace teaches us to live soberly. It
teaches us that we must live moderately, wise, serious, and sensible. We
must always be aware of our actions, conduct, and character. And it teaches us
that we should live righteous and godly in this world. Grace teaches us
that we must live right, be right, and do what is right at all times coupled
with living holy and separated unto God, His ways, and His word. The only
way that grace can fulfill its purpose in our lives is if we are willing to
become students willing to learn.
Sing: 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.
Thought For Today: “The only way that
grace can fulfill its purpose in our lives is if we are willing to become
students willing to learn.” (Parker)
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