The Hope of Grace
We always talk about God’s grace and its power (though I doubt if we truly understand the fullness of that power) but have you ever thought about the HOPE of grace? Romans 6:14 says:
“For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.”
The rule of sin and the claim that it holds on us is broken not by spiritual laws or religious rules but by GRACE. The difference that is inferred in that statement is huge! The Law assumes our failure and enslavement to sin with no hope except the arduous task of perfect obedience. Grace, however, assumes freedom and assumes that we WILL overcome our sin through the power of Christ. The Law says follow because if you don’t you are damned. Grace says follow because you WERE damned but are now REDEEMED! As I try to reach out and grasp a true and cleansing repentance in my life; I am finding a great HOPE in the grace of God. Through it I am free to walk out of the dominion of sin and into the abundant life Christ has for me. Will you join me?
Total time in prayer this week: 1 hour
