The Place of Grace

Tuesday 16 January
READ: 1 Corinthians 15: 1 - 10      
MORE LESSON: Jeremiah 31:1-4 

Grace is the difference in the race of life. There is no one anywhere in the world that is doing anything great except the grace of God makes it possible for him/her. Even those that do not know and think it is by their own power and might are only beneficiaries of grace. The race of destiny and the race to Heaven are only possible through the grace of God at work in us. When grace steps in, a man makes it despite his inadequacies. There will never be an adequate mortal being. Great people are those that have learnt how to leverage grace. An example is Moses who was said to be the meekest of all men in his time. Despite all the miracles and supernatural manifestations, Moses would have totally missed it and lost eternity. Moses was angry and sinned but when the devil wanted to raise an allegation against him, grace spoke for him (Num. 10: 10 -13, Jude 9). Moses, after all, was only saved by grace. 

Apostle Paul was a man who did mighty things and made great sacrifice for the furtherance of the gospel. It would seem like if anyone would qualify for reward based on merit, it was Paul. However, Paul understood  the place of grace when he wrote, But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me: 1 Cor. 15:10. He added in 1 Tim 1:14-15, And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Elijah was a powerful man of God who called down fire and commanded the elements of the universe. One threat from one woman one day was enough to make Elijah run for dear life. He asked for death but God fed him and told him that He would not kill him but translate him to glory in a way that no man had seen before (1 Kings 19: 1- 7). It was grace, after all, that Elijah found. Today, you need to recognise the place of grace in your race and know that there is nothing anybody is doing that God cannot do through you if you will lean on His grace. Grace is the difference; therefore, honour grace in others and seek more of God's grace for your race. 

Prayer/Action
* Pray that you will find grace.
* Ask that the grace of God will cover your inadequacies.
* Pray that you will not miss out of the grace of God.        

TODAY’S PROPHETIC PRAYER
In 2018, my voice, my word and authority shall not be refused but celebrated, in the name of Jesus.