Living Empowered by Grace, Not Just Saved by It
Living Empowered by Grace, Not Just Saved by It
Grace is both the foundation and the fuel of the Christian life. We are saved by grace; God’s unearned, undeserved favor, but grace does not stop at salvation. God’s empowering grace transforms us, giving us new desires, new strength, and a new way of living.
Christianity is not just about forgiveness; it’s about being changed from the inside out. As we rely on God’s grace daily, we become givers, servants, and worshipers, living lives that point others to the One who gave everything for us. Grace enables us to live beyond our own strength, to love sacrificially, and to walk in freedom and joy.
Titus 2:11-12 (KJV): “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Reflection: In what area of your life do you most need to rely on God’s empowering grace today? How can you invite Him to transform you from the inside out?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
Grace is both the foundation and the fuel of the Christian life. We are saved by grace; God’s unearned, undeserved favor, but grace does not stop at salvation. God’s empowering grace transforms us, giving us new desires, new strength, and a new way of living.
Christianity is not just about forgiveness; it’s about being changed from the inside out. As we rely on God’s grace daily, we become givers, servants, and worshipers, living lives that point others to the One who gave everything for us. Grace enables us to live beyond our own strength, to love sacrificially, and to walk in freedom and joy.
Titus 2:11-12 (KJV): “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Reflection: In what area of your life do you most need to rely on God’s empowering grace today? How can you invite Him to transform you from the inside out?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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Personal Responsibility in FaithThe Danger of RoutineRecognizing Modern IdolatryThe Mission Field at Our DoorstepFaithfulness Beyond CircumstancesReturning to the BasicsStrength in WeaknessAttentiveness to God's PrioritiesEndurance for Eternal RewardTrue Wealth Lies in Spiritual RichesThe Peril of Lukewarm FaithEmbracing Correction as an Act of LovePersonal Responsibility in FaithSharing in Christ's Sovereign RuleForgiveness Beyond GuiltResurrection and New BeginningsGrace Overcomes Sin's SeverityFulfillment Through ForgivenessJesus, Our MediatorJoy Anchored in Christ, Not CircumstancesThe Emptiness of Cultural PromisesThe Pitfall of Superficial Religion
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AMEN !!
nJ. Vernon McGee: Silence is not always golden. Sometimes it's just plain yellow.