Thursday, 07 November 2024
“And now I commend you to GOD [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up and to give you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are sanctified [that is, among those who are set apart for GOD’s purpose—all believers].” – Acts 20:32 AMP
GOD’s grace is usually defined as undeserved favor. It cannot be earned and it is something that is freely given through Christ Jesus. But because the world has taught us that nothing in the world is free, we have also put a price on the things that which GOD has freely given. What is sad, is the yolk that churches put on the people of GOD by making them believe and think that, they need “things”, and to do “things” in order to earn their salvation. It is this very culture which has penetrated the church that has caused many to “play” church instead of truly surrendering their lives to Christ.
Many Believers have a hard time believing in the love of GOD for them because that seemingly comes with too much freedom and mercy. They would rather find comfort in His wrath so that they can perform all manner of “rituals and theatrics” to earn what only grace can give them. As people, we love the things we can control. The grace of GOD is received through humility and surrender, the two things that many find hard to be and do because they involve letting go of all control.
False ministers and false pastors are continuing to make a killing by preaching the wrong gospel. They tell people what tickles their ears and are profiting off of their love for what seems like quick fixes. “For [you seem willing to allow it] if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted. You tolerate all this beautifully [welcoming the deception].” – 2 Corinthians 11:4 AMP. The deception sounds soft and easy and comes with quick solutions that lead to death. Whereas, the truth sets us free, but the cost is dying to self and surrendering wholly to GOD. Which unfortunately many find too high a price to pay.
“For GOD has revealed his grace for the salvation of all people. That grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world,” – Titus 2:11-12 GNT. It is by and through the Holy Spirit that we can live lives that are pleasing to GOD. None of us have it in us to please GOD, and that is why He has given us the Holy Spirit to help us in all things. The only thing we have to do is ASK!!! Ask and be willing to surrender all to Him so that He can do a good work in you. Indeed salvation is free, but it costs GOD EVERYTHING. We crucify Christ all over again when we reject what He has so freely given and choosing to live as we please, then come back again to do everything else to earn His love except giving ourselves fully to Him. The only price we can pay for grace is our hearts. Not works.
Indeed salvation is free, but it cost GOD EVERYTHING.
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