Message from Scripture: 7/09/2021

 

Today our message from Scripture comes from John 1:16. “For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.”

 

When John speaks about God’s grace offered in Christ, he emphasizes it isn’t a “once and done” proposition. Instead, God provides grace on grace, or to put it another way, most abundant grace, one favor following another. There is always an abundance of grace for us, grace for one day being followed by grace the next, or grace for one trial or situation in life with more grace yet to come for other circumstances we deal with. It’s never ending, and always appropriate for our needs.

 

A good illustration of this concept is seen in the provision God offered the children of Israel as they were wandering through the wilderness. To sustain them He offered manna from heaven. They were only to take one omer a day for each family member (Ex. 16:16), but it would be sufficient, as the next day the manna would appear again.

 

So it is for us, as we face the trials of life. God offers us His favor and kindness, His help and strength, His grace and mercy, each day. When the new day comes, there is more grace to help carry us through. It is a continual part of the life those in Christ can experience, if they remain faithful to Him (Gal. 5:4). With every temptation, there is a way of escape. With every sorrow, there is the promise of help. With every transgression, there is a way back. As we are promised, “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him’” (Lam. 3:22-24).

 

Today, let’s go out and serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, knowing He truly does offer us His best every step of the way. God bless.

 

Robert