Posts Tagged ‘ Grace ’

VerseD: Proverbs 19:17

‭Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.

Proverbs‬ ‭19:17‬, ‭ESV‬

Just as our Lord became a poor human to save humanity from sin with His generous love and grace, we show His love and grace to others when we help those in need. We are serving Him as He serves through us, and we will draw others to join us as co-heirs of eternal life with Christ.

VerseD: Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬, ‭ESV‬

Our God became a baby. He came out of His love for us and His righteousness, showing His power and grace in restoring us to relationship with Himself.

VerseD: 1 Chronicles 16:10

Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

1 Chronicles‬ ‭16:10‬, ‭ESV‬

Because we know that God became one of us to save us from sin and wrath, we can come together as believers and joyfully praise His Name, now and forever!

VerseD: Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.

Psalm‬ ‭28:7‬, ‭ESV‬

Our God came to us, showing His love and compassion by becoming one of us, showing His grace and power by saving us from sin and overcoming death. Let us praise Him for His help and power in our lives, trusting our Great King and Shepherd.

VerseD: John 13:35

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

John‬ ‭13:35‬, ‭ESV‬

God showed His love by becoming like us and dying for us. The absolute least we can do is love each other in the Church, lest we show we are not His disciples. Love with Jesus’ patient, gracious love.

VerseD: 1 Peter 3:15

but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect

‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:15‬, ‭ESV‬

Our God has not left us alone, and He sends us into a hostile world that demands answers about Christ and God’s character. May we give them the same respect He has given by coming and dying, and may we show fear of God as He empowers us to be loving and compassionate.

VerseD: Isaiah 40:31

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah‬ ‭40:31‬, ‭ESV‬

God may not heal or illnesses and pains in this life, but He will heal our souls and rejuvenate our spirits when we put our faith in Christ. We will be empowered to run the race of faith in strength and grace.

VerseD: Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Ephesians‬ ‭2:8‭-‬9‬, ‭ESV‬

God saves us by His grace. All we are asked to do is believe that Jesus’ death and resurrection have us that grace.

VerseD: Matthew 6:14

For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

Matthew‬ ‭6:14‬, ‭LSB‬

We are able to forgive because Christ first forgave us, so let us forgive others that they may come to know the grace of God and have hope for eternity.

VerseD: 1 Peter 4:10

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace

‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:10‬, ‭ESV‬

God has freed us from sin into love, and He gifts us with means to love one another in serving. We were made to serve each other.