“I do not ignore or
nullify the [gracious gift of the] grace of God [His amazing, unmerited favor],
for if righteousness comes through [observing] the Law, then Christ died
needlessly. [His suffering and death would have had no purpose whatsoever.]”
Galatians 2:21
Amplified
It sits there,
tossed in the corner.
Bow on top and
exquisitely wrapped.
So much thought
went into selecting just the right gift.
The giver wanted
to ensure the receiver would enjoy and benefit from their choice.
Still, it was
tossed aside like some useless piece of junk mail.
The “Thank You”
card was never sent because the gift remained unopened and unused.
Can you fathom
doing the same thing with the grace of God?
Unthinkable!
Well, think again.
Likely, Paul would
not have spoken of ignoring and nullifying the grace of God without having seen
that very thing happening in the lives of others.
Those who mentally
ascent to the work of the grace of God but who nevertheless live their lives
trying to earn His favor.
Our efforts cancel
out His grace.
Good works are a
fruit of a redeemed life.
They are not the
currency that buys it!
Don’t toss aside God’s
grace.
Receive it and
walk in it.
Rejoice in it as
you would rejoice in the opened gift sent by a friend because the value of God’s
grace is immeasurable.
Are you walking in
the gift of His grace today?
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