John 1:17 For the Law was given through Moses, but Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ.
Grace is a lifestyle. It is not a one-time Gift from God. It is the ongoing Favor of God bestowed upon people who believe. Many claim that Grace is only for New Testament believers but this is not true.
But Noah found Grace in the eyes of the Lord. (Genesis 6:8)
For how then will it be known that Your people and I have found Grace in Your sight, except You go with us?.........So the Lord said to Moses, I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found Grace in My sight, and I know you by name. (Exodus 33:16-17)
And now for a little while Grace has been shown from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a peg in His Holy Place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a measure of revival in our bondage. (Ezra 9:8)
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give Grace and Glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. (Psalms 84:11)
Surely He scorns the scornful, but gives Grace to the humble. (Proverbs 3:34)
Thus says the Lord: “The people who survived the sword found Grace in the wilderness—Israel, when I went to give him rest.” (Jeremiah 31:2)
From this quick word study, we find several Old Testament saints who received the Grace of God because they believed and were faithful. God is, has always been, and forever shall be gracious to His people.
This is a part of the character of God. It is His Nature to be gracious. He wants to bestow Grace upon us and He stands ready to do so. When we understand the Grace of God the only appropriate response is love and faith. We love Him because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19)
Our faith in Christ Crucified releases God’s Grace to us. In turn, His Grace builds our faith in Him. What a mighty God we serve! Hallelujah!
The Grace of God will……..….turn the tide………...in your life.
Living by faith because of His Grace, Doreen
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