HIS VOICE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
TUESDAY, 7TH JUNE 2022
TOPIC: THE WORKINGS OF GOD'S GRACE
TEXT: GALATIANS 2:16
knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. KJV
But by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified- Apostle Paul utter these words to testify to the truth that God's grace is the way of life not obedience to the works of the law. I was glad when I realised how that he gave the testimony to the workings of God's goodness and long-suffering towards him, while he established that it was entirely by God's grace. We will study 1Timothy 1:12-16 and bring out the factors that points to the truth that the Grace of God isn't lawlessness but righteousness and empowerment to become good and lead a good life.
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. KJV
In Apostle Paul's words certain key points are worthy of note: which are; He obtained mercy, received the grace of God, through faith and love in Christ Jesus
He started his testimony from the point where he lived as a persecutor and injurious man who was devoted to the law. He acted in ignorance and went ahead to put to death the disciples who testified to the grace of God through the death and resurrection of Christ. But when the Lord met him, he understood and said that the mercy of God saved him. By the grace of God his sins were forgiven; he expressed faith in Christ's death and embraced the love of God in Christ Jesus.
He didn't stop there, he went ahead and assured that he believed his experience is a token of God's long-suffering towards sinners so that they can believe in Jesus and receive eternal life. What more can I say? If God is for you this way, what is holding you back? His love for you in Christ Jesus is true and eternal. Pray with me
PRAYER
Today, I believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus. I lay hold on the grace of God with the understanding that it is potent and capable to save me to the uttermost. My sins are forgiven through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. My faith is in him who loved me and gave himself for me. I am saved by grace through faith, this gift of God is my life. Amen
Written by: Mopelola Oyeniran
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