Inspire: This Grace

This Grace

When I was young in the faith, I often heard the word "grace" and understood its meaning as "unmerited favor." It is just that. But a deeper dive into what a believer has in grace reveals that it is so much more then unmerited favor.

The apostle Paul says we have obtained an introduction or given access to grace. The favor of grace defined by scripture is this: the merciful kindness by which God exerts His holy influence on a soul.

Wow! How rich is that? By definition, the effects of grace influence a yielded heart towards Christ (Ephesians 2:8). He keeps or protects a yielded heart and insulates it from the devil (John 17:15). He strengthens His child for the earthly journey of transformation and glorification. God's grace enables believers to increase their faith (James 1:2-4) to endure and persevere.

Grace is the ignitor that kindles the fire within a child of God to live out Christ-centered values or "good works" ordained by God (Ephesians 2:10). A lot of biblical sustenance is available in "this grace" that is lovingly overwhelming and comforting when encountered as a lifestyle.

Are you experiencing grace daily? Is grace active and alive in you (Hebrews 4:12)? Have you been introduced to "this grace?"

Love you all!

Milton Harding