Saturday May 18th, 2024
« And God is able to make all grace [every favor and earthly blessing] come in abundance to you, so that you may always [under all circumstances, regardless of the need] have complete sufficiency in everything [being completely self-sufficient in Him], and have an abundance for every good work and act of charity »
24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the captives of the righteous be delivered?
25 But thus says the Lord: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible be delivered; for I will contend with him who contends with you, and I will save your children.
26 I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh, and they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. All flesh shall know that I, the Lord, am your Savior, and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Today, we shall continue with the study we commenced yesterday on the work of grace in the life of mankind.
In our Bible reading we are assured that there is someone who can deliver the lawful captive.
However, this is only achievable through grace.
When darkness envelopes an individual, the fellow’s life becomes meaningless.
The power of darkness is from the devil.
Those whose lives are engulfed in darkness can never experience peace, joy and abundant life.
There is however, good news in Colossians 1:12-15 which tells us that our God has delivered us from the power of darkness and has translated us into the kingdom of His Son.
This kingdom is the Kingdom of light because the Bible says in John 8:12NLT concerning Jesus Christ
« Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” »
Beloved, in what areas of your life have you been experiencing the devastating influence of the power of darkness?
Seek the grace that brought salvation to all men according to Titus 2:11-12CW which says
« For God has revealed His grace for the salvation to all people. That grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness (self-controlled) and devotion to God »
The lessons from this Scripture are many.
- The grace of God brings salvation – all-round salvation for that matter.
- This grace is equally teaching and empowering us to shun a sinful life and worldliness.
This is why, when in John 5:14NKJV, Jesus Christ saw the man who was healed of what hitherto had been described as an incurable disease, later in the temple, He told him
« “…“See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.” »
As freely as the work of grace flows towards us, we must never take it for granted.
May the work of grace flow freely in your life, in the mighty name of Jesus.
Prayer focus – Lord, please deliver me from all forms of captivity by Your work of grace, in Jesus’ name.
Author – Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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