Favour ( Grace)
The Grace (Favor) of God
- Philippians 4:13: God’s grace empowers us to do all things.
- Because of His grace, we can run the race of faith with endurance.
How Do We Know Someone Understands Grace?
- They Remember the Call of God
- Acts 21:10-12: Paul knew his calling and was willing to face suffering for Christ.
- Acts 9:15-16: God specifically chose Paul to proclaim His name, even through hardships.
- Example: Peter, who despite his failures, was entrusted with the keys to God’s Kingdom (Matthew 16:18-19).
- They Have the Fear of the Lord
- Example of Joseph: He feared God and resisted temptation.
- Example of Samson: He lost his strength when he strayed from God’s ways.
- When we fear the Lord, we learn what to keep and what to let go of in life.
- They Are Willing to Sacrifice Everything to Follow Christ
- John 4: The Samaritan woman encountered grace and her life changed.
- Luke 19:5-8: Zacchaeus was transformed by grace and gave up his wealth for righteousness.
- Luke 14:26: True discipleship requires putting Jesus above all else.
- Philippians 3:8: Paul counted everything as loss compared to knowing Christ.
Why Do We Need Grace Even After Salvation?
- Grace is needed not just for salvation but to build God’s Kingdom and walk in righteousness.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: God’s grace is sufficient in our weakness, making us strong in Him.
