How can we experience "the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ" daily? The greeting that opens the door “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.” (2 Corinthians 13:13) Grace in this farewell is not a polite wish; it is a present, living reality God means us to experience moment by moment. What Scripture means by “grace” • Undeserved favor—God freely acting for our good (Ephesians 2:8–9) • Divine enablement—power that works in and through us (1 Corinthians 15:10) • An ongoing supply, not a one-time gift (John 1:16; Romans 5:2) Keys to experiencing His grace daily • Start the day at His throne – “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.” (Hebrews 4:16) – Before schedules scream, linger with Him in Scripture and prayer. • Confess need quickly – Grace flows to the humble (James 4:6). – Keep short accounts: admit sin, receive cleansing (1 John 1:9). • Feed on His Word – “Your words were found, and I ate them.” (Jeremiah 15:16) – Treat every passage as grace delivered to the heart. • Rely on the Spirit’s power – The Spirit applies Christ’s finished work in real time (Galatians 5:16). – Whisper, “I can’t, but You can,” throughout the day. • Remember the gospel constantly – Preach to yourself: I’m loved, forgiven, and empowered in Christ (Romans 8:1). • Walk in obedience – Grace does not excuse sin; it trains us “to live sensible, righteous, and godly lives.” (Titus 2:11–12) • Extend grace to others – Freely you’ve received, freely give—speak kindly, forgive readily (Ephesians 4:32). • Embrace weakness as opportunity – “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) – Every limitation becomes an invitation to lean harder on Him. • End the day in gratitude – Thank Him for every glimpse of mercy; grace recognized grows stronger (Psalm 92:1–2). Snapshots of grace in ordinary moments • A sudden patience with a difficult child • Strength to choose honesty when a lie would be easier • Calm in a waiting room when fear presses • Joy that wells up during worship, even after a weary week • Courage to share Christ with a neighbor Scriptures that keep the flow fresh • Romans 5:1–5 — grace in which we stand • 1 Peter 5:10 — the God of all grace restores and establishes • 2 Timothy 2:1 — “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” • Hebrews 13:9 — the heart strengthened by grace, not by externals Living in a rhythm of grace Begin with dependence, continue in obedience, finish with thanksgiving—then repeat tomorrow. His grace is new, abundant, and ready each day we draw near to the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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