Grace. What is it? Merriam-Webster says that it is " unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification. A virtue coming from God, a special favor." I just read a verse that thrilled me. John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; (a man) grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (Jesus) I am so in love with the Lord. I am so in love with His word. This past Sunday was Easter. As I was standing up as part of the worship team at church, I have to say, I could barely stand yet alone sing. This "grace" I have been given, this "free to me" help along my road to sanctification was at the front of my mind. I didn't have that definition then. I just knew that once again I was praying that my pride wouldn't get in the way of who we were singing to. Jesus died and rose again so that I might live forever with Him in heaven.
I have to admit, there are times I want nothing more than for my husband and children to stay around me even if it is only to watch a movie together. I long for the time to sit and talk to them about their days or to hear what is on their minds. I admit I have never once thought about being told by my dad that today you're going to get beaten and walk to your own hanging death so it will be easier for your children to spend time with you some day. It is more like this, "you can't go to your friend's house today because I said so." Actually, I probably make something up like, I need help cleaning the house, or your room is a mess. I don't even tell them its me wanting to spend time them.
Lets remember that Jesus was God in a human body. He was given free will like all of us. He did not have to die for us. He chose to. He wanted to give us "unmerited divine assistance" so we can be sanctified. He wants to spend time with us today, tomorrow and even wanted that time yesterday.
Acts 15:11 But I (emphasis mine) believe that I shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in like manner as they.
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