Got Grace?

My Thoughts for Today: Following a recent incident at home, I began reflecting on grace. One of my children unintentionally broke a window. Knowing that a costly repair would be needed, fearfully this child fessed up to Papa. Fully expecting a stern lecture instead Papa simply said, "uh, oh, that's not good." Papa and Grammy have always been quick to forgive even our most foolish mistakes. They have given my children and I a wonderful demonstration of grace.

Observing my parent's demonstrations of grace, gives me a glimpse of God's grace. God doesn't meet us with a list of grievances. The Lord offers His grace freely to anyone who asks. He invites us to come to Him with our mess. Jesus loves and welcomes us as we are. It's God's kindness that leads us to repentance. What would happen if we followed Christ's example? Jesus didn't begin His encounters with sinners by speaking Hell, fire, and brimstone over them. Countless Biblical examples show Jesus extending grace before a message. On many occasions the grace of Jesus actions was the only message shared. Believers must never forget we are merely saved sinners. As Christians we rely entirely on God's grace. We know Jesus because He loved us while we were still sinners. Christ gave His life so that we could benefit from His grace. I cannot think of a better way to share Jesus with others than to extend grace. Examples from Jesus: The Woman Caught in Adultery The story of the Woman Caught in Adultery found in the Gospel of John is a powerful example of grace in the Bible. In this account, the religious leaders bring a woman caught in adultery to Jesus, wanting to stone her according to the law. Instead of condemning her, Jesus challenges them by saying, Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her. This act of grace and forgiveness from Jesus highlights his compassion and willingness to forgive even those society deems unworthy. In this story, we see how grace goes beyond human judgment and societal norms. Jesus offers not only forgiveness but also a chance for redemption and transformation. The Woman Caught in Adultery serves as a reminder that no one is beyond God's grace and mercy. It challenges us to examine our attitudes towards others and reminds us of the importance of showing compassion and forgiveness to those who have fallen short. The