TITUS 2:11-13 11-“For the grace of GOD that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12-teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13-looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great GOD and Savior JESUS CHRIST”
Christians live every day by the grace of GOD. We receive forgiveness according to the riches of GOD’s grace, and grace drives our sanctification. Paul tells us, “the grace of GOD has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives” (Titus 2:11-12). Spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight; we “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST” (2 Peter 2:18). Grace transforms our desires, motivations, and behavior. Grace is most needed and best understood in the midst of sin, suffering, and brokenness. We live in a world of earning, deserving, and merit, and these result in judgment. That is why everyone wants and needs grace. Judgment kills. Only grace makes us alive. “In grace, GOD gives nothing less than Himself. Grace, then, is not a third thing or substance mediating between GOD and sinners, but is JESUS CHRIST in redeeming action through GOD’s SPIRIT.
We are being transformed so that we’ll be ready when JESUS CHRIST comes to take away His bride!
Prayer:
Dear LORD JESUS, You are our great GOD and Savior who is preparing us as we eagerly anticipate Your return. We desire to honor You, please and obey You by growing in godliness day after day. Thank You for Your grace which is oftentimes ignored with the everyday pressures of life. Thank You for Your love and patience in making, molding and transforming us by Your grace.
We look forward to Your soon coming return with great hope.
In Your Amazing Name we pray.
Amen!
Grace Works,
Pastor Wally & Sister Mattie