THE MANIFOLD GRACE OF GOD

THE MANIFOLD GRACE OF GOD

The manifold grace of God... but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ... Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. (1 Peter 4:10; 2 Peter 3:18; Galatians 6:18)

Cedric, a friend of Jesus Christ, called to be an Apostle, separated unto the Gospel of God, (Which He had promised afore by His Prophets in the Holy Scriptures,) Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the 

faith among all nations, for his name:

Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: To all that be in Namibia, United States, South Africa. Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland, Peru, France, Lesotho,  Ukraine, Nigeria, Zimbabwe,  Unknown Region, Antigua & Barbuda, Egypt, Haiti, Jordan, Netherlands, Palestine  and Zambia

Beloved of God, called to be saints:

Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Let's take a small journey into the manifold grace of God

  1.    The Manifold Grace of God is such an appropriate truth for our concluding meditation. It is both humbling and faith building to be reminded of the majestic diversity of God's grace

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2.    God's Grace is manifold. It is like a heavenly diamond with Innumerable Facets. Every vantage point reflects a new insight into the gracious resources of our Lord. From some biblical viewpoints, the justifying grace of God is seen: "justified freely by His grace" (Romans 3:24).

3.    Yet, our devotional studies have concentrated upon sanctifying grace, grace for growing. "But grow in...grace." Many scriptural vistas display this sanctifying grace in its manifold beauty. It can be seen stabilizing the inner man.

4.    "It is good that the heart be established by grace" (Hebrews 13:9). It can also be seen in its edifying ability. "I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up" (Acts 20:32).

5.    From another angle, God's sanctifying grace can be seen for its strengthening capacity. "Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 2:1). It can also be observed in its fruit producing role: "and is bringing forth fruit, as it is also among you since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth" (Colossians 1:6).

6.    It can also be seen in its ministry developing function. "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me" (1 Corinthians 15:10).

7.    From still another viewpoint, the sanctifying grace of God can be seen sustaining through the agonies of one's "thorny impossibilities." "My grace is sufficient for you" (2 Corinthians 12:9). What heavenly riches await us in a lifetime of observing, and appropriating, God's manifold grace.

8.    What final words would be fitting for us now? The closing benediction in so many New Testament epistles would be perfectly suitable. "Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit" (Galatians 6:18). Ultimately and essentially, grace is found in the Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and it is experienced through His work in our hearts, as we humbly seek to know Him more and more. "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

PRAYER FOR YOU

OmniPotent Father of Mercy and Manifold Grace, In Jesus name, I for our world viers to earnestly yearn to grow in every aspect of Your Manifold Grace.

Father in Jesus name, I pray that Your people humbly desire to find increasing intimacy with You.

Please work Your Grace deeply into their hearts and manifest it fully through their lives, in Your matchless name, I pray, Amen.