by Dr. Charles Stanley
Grace is one of God's most amazing gifts. It provides us with
everything we need to live in perfect freedom: pardon for our sins,
healing for our hearts, the companionship of God's indwelling Holy
Spirit, and access to freely cultivate our relationship with Him. We
work, worship, and enjoy life surrounded by His unconditional love. His
grace upholds us, fills us, and sustains us.
Since we are forgiven people, the Lord responds to us not as enemies
but as His dearly loved children (Rom. 8:15; Eph. 5:1). He hears our
prayers, speaks to us, and acts on our behalf.
The knowledge that we live under the covering of God's grace gives us...
- Security about our position. No one can snatch us out of His hand (John 10:28).
- Boldness to live for Christ. Nothing anyone does or says can shake our confidence in who the Lord is or who we are in Him.
- Peace for today because we can fully trust in His sovereignty. The Lord is carrying out His perfect will--and we can be sure that nothing is able to thwart His plans when we cooperate with Him.
- Hope for the future. This life is just the beginning. One day we'll see Jesus face to face, be perfected as the individuals He created us to be, and live with Him in our true home forever.
The Lord is committed to transforming each of us according to His
special plan for our lives. Even His correction is an expression of His
loving favor (Heb. 12:10). When we falter or fail, we can rest assured
that His amazing grace hems us in and always offers us redemption.
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