Grace

"Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold."                              Proverbs 22:1.  NLT

How do people see you and what opinion do they form? This is extremely important if we profess to belong to Jesus. We can't live as a Christian part of the day and then, switch off and start blaspheming for the rest of it. Of course, people can't see the real you when you're in the safety of your home, can they? There, you can be who you want to be. But God sees and we need to be aware of this fact.

If I was God, I wouldn't have my name written in the Lamb's book of Eternal Life. Not at all. Why is that? Because I tend to let God down the biggest part of the day. I try not to, but end up doing so anyway. My only comfort is Paul said something similar in Romans 7:18-19. But this is not an excuse.

How do you fare in this area. I feel we need to be honest here and hold our hands up. Being transparent is the way forward. After-all, we've just seen that God sees all. But it's not all gloom and doom. God formed us; He knows everything about us - every little mark upon us and, guess what, He still loves us. There's a little word with a massive meaning called 'Grace:

'Grace' (Charis) This is from the same root as chara 'Joy' and Chairo 'to rejoice' Charis causes rejoicing. It is the word for God's grace as extended to a sinful man. It signifies unmerited favour, undeserved blessing, a free gift.' 

This grace cannot be earned as much as anyone may try; we just receive this from God when we accept Him as Lord. And then, whatever we do afterwards regarding sin, He forgives us Seventy times seven. Peter asked what this meant (Matthew 18:22). It means Total forgiveness which is unlimited. When does this run out? I haven't a clue but Jesus said it, I believe it and that settles it. This is not an excuse to carry on sinning because you will be forgiven. Not at all. We are forgiven because we belong to Jesus and by His grace, He blesses us with this. 

Thank goodness for that. This also means that we are not condemned either (Romans 8:1-2). Therefore, we have so much that we need to thank and praise God for. He loves us.

So therefore, because of Jesus, we have a place in heaven and He will ensure that we get there too. When you sin, ask Jesus to forgive straightaway and, He will do - totally. Don't keep saying your sorry, He heard you the first time. Just be grateful that He is our friend.

Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard. 

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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