God’s Gift of Grace

Imagine giving a gift and having it refused.

Maybe it’s happened to you like it’s happened to me.

It was a small gift—nothing major, but something I thought would be enjoyed. The response I received was No thank you; I don’t have anything for you.

My gift was refused because it couldn’t be earned or reciprocated. And it hurt.

I wonder if that’s how God feels when we refuse His gift of grace.

Grace…God’s free and unmerited favor toward sinful humanity (NLT Study Bible, Tyndale)

God’s love and forgiveness wrapped up in His gift of grace.

It can’t be earned and can never be reciprocated.

We don’t deserve it, yet, He offers it freely.

And we struggle with that—because there are only two choices.

We can reject His grace like an unwanted gift.

Or, we can not only accept it, but embrace it, and let Him shower us in His grace.

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT

Beginning on June 30, I’ll be hosting an 8-week online study of the book Embrace Grace…Welcome to the Forgiven Life by Liz Curtis Higgs.

If you have never participated in an online study before, all you need is the book, online access, and your favorite Bible. Read and study God’s Word when and where you choose, without meetings to attend. For more information or to sign up, visit Laura Rath ~ Journey in Faith.