Keywords: Grace, Sufficiency, Good Work
The sinful man can only be saved through the Seeking Grace of God.
Every child of God can overcome the challenges of this world through the Sustaining Grace of God
We can possess whatever we desire from God through the Surpassing Grace of God
This year we are considering the third dimension to the grace of God. -The Surpassing Grace of God. And the Lord is leading us to enjoy the Surpassing Grace for every good work in Jesus name. Having prayed and sought the face of God the Holy Spirit ministered to me that His Grace will usher us into:
SERVICE,
SAFETY,
SUFFICIENCY
SUPPLICATION
Surpassing Grace for Service: The text we are considering must not be isolated from the context. Apostle Paul was addressing the issue of stewardship especially giving to the work of God and proper care for the ministers in the vineyard. The first verse points out the aim of writing by saying “For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: Also, considering 2 Cor. 7: 7 which says, “Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.” Paul was not just focusing on giving money but every good work. It is a matter of personal life commitment to the service of God.
Part of the mark of spiritual adolescence is seeking for space to serve. Receiving the grace of God is demonstrated in the works we do in the house of God. “Those who are maturing in the faith are those who are seeking to work with God. But if one is to work with God in an effective manner,...”
The reason why God's work is so anemic in too many churches is because too many who are in positions of leadership or service are learning the Word and loving the Word, but not living the Word! And in a situation where some profess to be living by the Word, they are not doing it with all diligence. It is my prayer that the Lord will make all grace abound toward us for every good work in Jesus name.
Surpassing Grace for Service calls for proper planning. The Bible says, “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” Do your work according to purpose and plan. Jesus Christ worked according to the purpose and plan of God. Even on the cross, the Bible relates His death to specific hours of the day when He said “It is finished.”
to be continued
