CONTINUING
IN GRACE
As we enter into the new places that the Lord has prepared
for us, we must carry the grace of God that lights the way for others. As we learn the ways of God that always cause
us to triumph, especially as we turn back the enemy at the gate, we must
encourage others in the same way that the Lord has encouraged us.
The Greek word for grace is “charis” that is translated to be
both favor and grace. The grace of God
is the favor of God and the favor of God is the grace of God. It is the Lord’s favor and grace that causes
things to happen in our lives that need to happen. It is what brings His will and His blessings
into our lives. Grace is the power of
God coming to us through the channel of our faith in a specific area. Favor is the acceptance and blessing that
others show toward us because we have God’s grace shining upon us.
Ephesian 1:3 – Blessed
be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us with every
spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.
It is not by human power or by human might, but by the Holy
Spirit that we receive favor and His blessings.
The supernatural favor that God releases cannot be earned and does not
depend upon pleasing people all the time.
It depends solely on the Lord God giving it. When we live as if we have already received
His grace and favor, our hearts are full of thanksgiving that does away with
struggle, strain, and striving.
II Corinthians 4:15 –
(AMP) For all these things are taking place for your sake, so that the more the
grace (divine favor and spiritual blessing) extends to more and more people and
multiples through the many, the more their thanksgiving may increase and
redound to the glory of God.
It seems that the more I write about grace abounding in this
new season and new positioning, the more I see how grace is an integral part of
advancing in God’s kingdom. There is
more to come even next week as I pursue this topic of advancing in grace.
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