2 Corinthians 12:9: “And He has said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather boast in my weaknesses that the power of Christ might tabernacle over me.”
John 1:16: “For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.”
Hebrews 4:16: “Let us therefore come forward with boldness to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace for timely help.”
Grace is not merely God’s unmerited favor but the very embodiment of Christ as our life supply. Grace is Christ Himself experienced and enjoyed by us in our daily living. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, Paul testifies of the sufficiency of Christ’s grace in his weakness, showing us that grace is God doing everything for us that we cannot do ourselves.
John 1:16 reveals that the fullness of Christ is available to us as “grace upon grace.” This indicates an endless supply, meeting our every need and enabling us to grow in life. Grace is not static; it is dynamic, increasing as we grow deeper in our relationship with the Lord.
To experience this grace, we must come boldly to the throne of grace (Heb. 4:16). Here we find mercy for our failures and receive the timely help of grace to meet our needs. Grace transforms us inwardly, empowering us to live a life that expresses Christ and fulfills God’s purpose.
Thoughts of the day/Main Points:
– Grace is Christ Himself as our life supply, enabling us to live for God.
– God’s grace is sufficient, especially in our weaknesses, perfecting His power in us.
– Grace is progressive and abundant, growing as we experience more of Christ.
– The throne of grace is accessible to us at all times for mercy and timely help.
– Grace empowers us to live in union with Christ, fulfilling God’s eternal purpose.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, thank You for being my sufficient grace in every situation.
Teach me to depend on Your grace daily, especially in my weaknesses.
Help me to grow in grace, experiencing more of Your fullness in my life.
Lord, draw me to the throne of grace continually, where I may find timely help.
Empower me by Your grace to live a life that expresses and glorifies You, Amen.
