[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Aspects of God’s grace (1)

Read: Titus 2:11-14

Meditation verse:

“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men” (Titus 2:11).

Grace is God’s life and power released towards and working in an individual. Grace is the basis of our salvation and continues in us throughout our walk with God, working out His divine purpose in our lives. There are different aspects of grace highlighted in the bible which serves different functions in our lives.

Saving Grace is God’s life and power in you, that justifies and makes you a new creation. Ephesians 2:8 says, “for by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God”. Titus 2:11 says, “for the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men”. This grace is the impartation of God’s life in you that keeps you from being lost.

Standing Grace is the ongoing work of God in you as a believer in Jesus Christ, strengthening and enabling you to stand victorious in life. it is the impartation of God’s strength that keeps you from being defeated by the enemy. Hebrews 4:16 says “let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need”.

Sanctifying Grace is God’s life and power released towards and working in you that cleanses and enables you to live a holy life. It is the impartation of God’s holiness and sets you apart for God’s purpose. 1 Peter 1:13-14 says, “therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ, as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance”.

Sharing Grace is God’s life and power released towards and working in you, empowering you to share your life and gifts with others, cheerfully. It is the impartation of god’s generosity and keeps you from being selfish. 2 Corinthians 9:8 says, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency, in all things, may have an abundance for every good work”.

Serving Grace is the impartation of God’s ability that empowers you to serve others. It keeps you from being unproductive. This grace is the wellspring of all ministry gifts, distributed to us in different measures. “Having gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them…” (Romans 12:6).

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

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