Amazing Grace

For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5:6 NASB

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God.Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 

Ephesians 2:8-9  NLT

During a recent and sudden illness, I was confronted with my own utter helplessness. Brought to the end of myself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually… profoundly aware of my own cavernous lack.  It was then that I whispered to the Lord, “I have nothing to offer You, Father…I can barely pray right now…I feel so helpless.”

As the words fell from my lips I could “hear” the Holy Spirit say to my heart, “Daughter, I have never loved you for what you can offer Me. I just love you…”

I was stunned.  Stunned at the reminder of what I had so easily forgotten. Truth that I first came to know 41 years ago when I surrendered my life to Christ and asked Him to be my Lord. The Holy One, the only begotten Son of God paid the penalty I could never pay. The Righteous for the unrighteous. Through this trial, He has kneaded that Truth deeper into my heart …

I add nothing to His amazing grace. And neither do you, dear one.

All He asks of me…and you is that we acknowledge our brokenness apart from Him and by the power of His Holy Spirit, turn from the sin that made our salvation necessary. Even our ability to cry out in desperation is a gift from Him. Such love. Such mercy. Such grace. Face to the floor astounding.

“You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary.”

Johnathon Edwards

 As we prepare to celebrate Good Friday (The day Christ was crucified and died) and then Easter (The day He physically rose from the grave) what better time to reflect on what Jesus Christ did for you…for me. While we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly.  Join with me as we sit in stunned silence at His mercy.

Father God, my Lord and my Savior,

There are no words to adequately speak of Your mercy and grace for one such as I. You love me when I have nothing to offer You…nothing but my own helplessness and brokenness. I bow before You in adoration for Your goodness toward me. How I love You! In Jesus’ name, Amen

By Becky White for the Lord Jesus

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