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Grace & Mercy
In Weakness, I Am Strong
0453 days
by Silas
in Grace & Mercy
TO KEEP ME FROM BECOMING CONCEITED BECAUSE OF THESE SURPASSINGLY GREAT REVELATIONS, THERE WAS GIVEN ME A THORNE IN MY FLESH, A MESSENGER OF SATAN, TO TORMENT ME. ( 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7 *NIV )
It is believed that the “thorne” Paul was talking about was his poor eye sight! After all it is known that Paul dictated almost all of his letters (or Books) to the Apostle Luke to write for him. Paul even made reference to his poor vision when he wrote: SEE WITH WHAT LARGE LETTERS I HAVE WRITTEN TO YOU WITH MY OWN HAND! ( GALATIANS 6:11 )
It must have been very hard for the Apostle Paul to have such poor eye sight for he stated that: “THREE TIMES I PLEADED WITH THE LORD TO TAKE IT AWAY FROM ME. BUT HE SAID TO ME, “MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR YOU, FOR MY POWER IS MADE PERFECT IN WEAKNESS,” ( 2 CORINTHIANS 12:8-9 )
Isn’t it wonderful my friend that God’s Grace is there for us as well! Therefore, LET US THEN APPROACH THE THRONE OF GRACE WITH CONFIDENCE, SO THAT WE MAY RECEIVE MERCY AND FIND GRACE TO HELP US IN OUR TIME OF NEED. ( HEBREWS 4:16 )
So, when you face difficulties in your life, try to be like Paul, for he said: “THEREFORE I WILL BOAST ALL THE MORE GLADLY ABOUT MY WEAKNESS, SO THAT CHRIST’S POWER MAY REST ON ME. THAT IS WHY, FOR CHRIST’S SAKE, I DELIGHT IN WEAKNESSES, IN INSULTS, IN HARDSHIPS, IN PERSECUTIONS, IN DIFFICULTIES. FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG.” ( 2 CORINTHIANS 12:9-10 )
Now my friend, GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. Amen. ( PHILEMON 3 )
His willingness to forgive
0594 days
by Silas
in Grace & Mercy
THE LORD OUR GOD IS MERCIFUL AND FORGIVING, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE REBELLED AGAINST HIM. DANIEL 9:9 *NIV
Our Savior not only taught about forgiveness, He also demonstrated it as well! Here are a few examples that demonstrate His willingness to forgive, and that same forgiveness applies to us today as well!
1. A paralytic man lying on a mat: SOME MEN BROUGHT TO HIM A PARALYTIC, LYING ON A MAT. WHEN JESUS SAW THEIR FAITH, HE SAID TO THE PARALYTIC, “TAKE HEART, SON: YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.” MATTHEW 9:2 *NIV
2. The woman caught in adultery: THE TEACHERS OF THE LAW AND THE PHARISEES BROUGHT IN A WOMAN CAUGHT IN ADULTERY. THEY MADE HER STAND BEFORE THE GROUP AND SAID TO JESUS, “TEACHER, THIS WOMAN WAS CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF ADULTERY. IN THE LAW MOSES COMMANDED US TO STONE SUCH WOMEN. NOW WHAT DO YOU SAY?” THEY WERE USING THIS QUESTION AS A TRAP, IN ORDER TO HAVE A BASIS FOR ACCUSING HIM. WHEN THEY KEPT ON QUESTIONING HIM, HE STRAIGHTENED UP AND SAID TO THEM, “IF ANY ONE OF YOU IS WITH OUT SIN, LET HIM BE THE FIRST TO THROUGH A STONE AT HER.” AT THIS THOSE WHO HEARD BEGAN TO GO AWAY ONE AT A TIME, THE OLDER ONES FIRST. JOHN 8:3-9
4. The criminal on the cross: ONE OF THE CRIMINALS WHO HUNG THERE HURLED INSULTS AT HIM: “AREN’T YOU THE CHRIST? SAVE YOURSELF AND US!” BUT THE OTHER CRIMINAL REBUKED HIM, “DON’T YOU FEAR GOD, HE SAID, SINCE YOU ARE UNDER THE SAME SENTENCE. WE ARE PUNISHED JUSTLY, FOR WE ARE GETTING WHAT OUR DEEDS DESERVE. BUT THIS MAN HAS DONE NOTHING WRONG.” THEN HE SAID, “JESUS, REMEMBER ME WHEN YOU COME INTO YOUR KINGDOM.” JESUS ANSWERED HIM, “I TELL YOU THE TRUTH TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE.” LUKE 23:39-43
5. The soldiers who crucified Him: JESUS SAID “FATHER, FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW DO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING.” LUKE 23:34
Now, these are but a few examples of Jesus’ tremendous Love and Forgiveness toward mankind. So, as a child of God, never think that your sins can not be forgiven! Amen.
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