Grace

Grace is from the Greek word “Karis” which means favour, loving kindness, mercy, or God’s pleasure.  In the Old Testament grace was selective.  People like Moses (Exo 33:17) found grace before God.  Noah (Gen 6:8) found grace in God’s eyes.  In the new testament, the fullness of grace came with the coming of Jesus Christ.  Jn 1:17 states “For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ”.  Prov 16:6a states “By grace or mercy and truth iniquity is purged”.

Grace is a conditional gift.  Conditional in the sense that a person cannot continue in sin expecting grace to abound (Rom 6:1).  God will not release grace in the midst of disobedience.

Conditions for Grace to be Released or Received

1. You must accept Christ and be born again – Jn 1:14 & 16; Eph 1:6-7
2. You must be humble – Prov 3:34; Js 4:6
3. You must live and walk in the Spirit – Rom 8:1-13; Col 3:5-10
4. You must be patient in hope and be anxious for nothing – Heb 3:12-14; Heb 6:19
5. You must continue to abide in Christ – Col 2:6-7
6. You must continue to walk in faith – Col 1:23
7. You must sow seeds of grace or give grace to others – Matt 6:4

Benefits of Grace

1. You receive the good things you desire – Rom 8:32; Ps 84:11
2. You receive help in time of need – Heb 4:16
3. You can receive spiritual gifts through grace – Rom 12:6; Eph 4:7-12
4. Sins are forgiven by grace – Eph 1:7
5. You receive righteousness – Rom 5:17
6. You receive encouragement – 2The 2:16-17
7. You receive the ability to withstand challenges – 2Cor 12:9

Example of people that found grace before God and men

1. Abraham – Gal 3:18
2. Paul – Eph 3:2; 1Tim 1:12-16
3. Moses – Exo 33:17
4. Noah – Gen 6:8
5. Jesus – Lk 2:40 & 52
6. Jacob – Gen 33:8-15
7. Joseph – Gen 39:4
8. Gideon – Jg 6:17

Prayers

1. Father, let uncommon grace go before me, speak for me, open doors for me, and release unto me every blessing pending in my life
2. Father, please qualify me to meet the conditions for grace to work for me.

God bless you indeed!