Impact Of Grace!

When Paul prayed regarding his thorn in the flesh (whatever it was), he found solace in the sufficiency of the grace of God. ( 2 Corinthians 12:7-9) What impact does the grace of God have on us? Knowing by His grace we have been saved from our sins and through allowing that grace to powerfully compel us to resist sin ( Titus 2:11-12), how is our disposition in life affected?

In his second letter to the church at Thessalonica, Paul stated. . .
"(16) Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us ETERNAL COMFORT AND GOOD HOPE THROUGH GRACE, (17) comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word." ( 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 ESV)

Paul had just exhorted those at Thessalonica to stand firm in holding to the truth. What Paul had earlier warned of could have created some fear, but regardless of things to come they were to remember the grace they had received and the blessing this precious gift was to them. Through the grace provided by the love of both the Father and the Son, they were given the opportunity to experience "COMFORT" and "HOPE." Not just comfort for this life, but "ETERNAL COMFORT" and a "GOOD HOPE" that provided confident expectation while pressing on in the midst of life's challenges.

Are we also finding COMFORT in the reality of the love God has for us that compelled Him to provide for our greatest need -- the forgiveness of our sins -- and to offer a HOPE that will not disappoint us? In spite of disappointing events and fearful situations of this life, we can still find COMFORT and GOOD HOPE because of the assurance God's grace provides for an eternity with Him. Knowing this is by grace, we should humbly acknowledge these blessings as underserved while at the same time experiencing a confidence that will powerfully motivate us to press on in life knowing the blessings are most assuredly ours in Christ. Praise God for His amazing grace.

Have a great day EXPERIENCING THE SUFFICIENCY OF GOD'S GRACE!
Carl

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