The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

INEXHAUSTIBLE GRACE

Grace isn’t based on how much money we have, what we’ve accomplished, our educational level, who we know, or where we live. It’s unearned, undeserved favor from God; when we accept Jesus into our lives, we receive that favor. Grace is powerful and real, and is actually Jesus, Himself. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law’s demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself] (Ephesians 2:8-9). This unmerited favor from God gives us hope and encouragement. The world is accustomed to performance-based achievements and self-effort. It can’t comprehend God’s simple message of unconditional love and acceptance with no condemnation. 

What we can find on earth, whether food, clothing, or shelter, can sustain us—for awhile. Global experts warn that earthly resources are limited, and we must be careful not to exhaust them. However, when God gets involved in supplying our needs, there’s no limit. Jesus removed all limitations when He fed thousands of people with only five loaves of bread and two fishes (Matthew 14:14-21). 

Confession:

Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for the grace that’s in Christ Jesus. Now, more than ever, I take advantage of this grace to do exploits for the Kingdom of God. As I meditate on your Word, your grace is being multiplied in my life, and my capacity to achieve more feats for the Kingdom is increased, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Reading: 

Hebrews 4:16 (YLT) “we may come near, then, with freedom, to the throne of the grace, that we may receive kindness, and find grace — for seasonable help.”

2 Corinthians 12:9(WEB) “He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.”

Read through the bible in 1 year: Nehemiah 9:22-10:39 1 Corinthians 9:19-10:13 Psalm 34:1-10 Proverbs 21;13

Read through the bible in 2 years: 1 Chr 11-12 & Ps 41