HIS GRACE REALLY IS AMAZING

“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)  And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:  Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

Ephesians 2:4-9 KJV

One of my friends gave me a beautiful picture for Christmas.  It has the words to the hymn “Amazing Grace”.  As I was looking at it hanging on my wall, I thought His grace really is amazing.  One of the definitions I found for grace in Webster’s Dictionary is “the free unmerited love and favor of God”.

There is absolutely nothing we can do to deserve God’s love and our salvation.  It is because of God’s unconditional love for us and His amazing grace that He gave Jesus to die on the cross for your sins and for my sins.  O how God loves you!  Rev. John Newton wrote the beautiful hymn “Amazing Grace”.

This hymn brings tears of happiness to me to know that God loves me so much.  “Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; ‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home”.  Thank God for His unconditional love for us and for His amazing grace.

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us and for Your amazing grace.  Thank You for adopting me into Your family.  I love You and I appreciate You allowing me to serve Your Son. You are a loving, protective Father.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

March 23, 2015