// Read: Ephesians 2:1-8 //
2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time,gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace,expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
MEDITATION:
The grace of God is the divine ability of God that has been made available to us free of charge. It is the divine gift of God given to do His will. Grace can be seen on three(3) major forms:
General Grace: Ephesians 2:8; John 1:14
Specific Grace: Ephesians 3:8, 4:7
Special Grace: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
How do we grow on grace? 1 Peter 3:18; 2 Cor. 9:8
You specifically grow in the performance of the Word of God and prayers. Ask God for grace to remain humble James 4:6
Stop committing sin – Romans 6:1
Give yourself to prayers – Hebrews 4:16; Galatians 2:21
Prayer: Oh Lord, strengthen me not to frustrate your grace.