Ephesians 2:6-7 ‘And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.’
DAILY READING: • John 13:21-38; 2 Chronicles 19; Psalm 78:38-55
In 2010, a homeless man named Max Melitzer received great wealth from his late brother’s will.
However, when Melitzer failed to show up to claim his inheritance, a massive search began for him.
This search made News Headlines and a private investigator was hired by his family’s law firm to track him down.
At that time, Melitzer had been disconnected from his relatives and had spent almost three decades living a rough life on the streets.
His descent to becoming a destitute began after a car accident that occurred due to his faulty driving. The crash had killed his wife and two friends who were in the car. The resultant guilt and trauma eventually led to the downward spiral of Melitzer’s life until he ended up homeless and penniless.
Melitizer was eventually found by investigators on the streets of Salt Lake City, pushing a large grocery cart stuffed with his personal belongings.
When the investigators informed him that his brother had left him a sizeable estate he was greatly shocked.
He was not expecting it. He had resigned himself to living poor and homeless, but riches had suddenly come unexpectedly to him.
This is perhaps a picture of how the riches of God’s grace can come looking for us when we least expect it.
We all sometimes face setbacks in life, due to wrong choices. But even at those times when it seems we are down to nothing, God is always up to something.
His grace and mercy never forsakes us.
Sometimes we have to deal with the consequences of poor decisions in our relationships, health or finances. But no matter how bad or how tough things may get, God’s grace is able to cover our failures and mistakes and give us riches and favors we don’t deserve.
In the seemingly harsh seasons of life, the exceeding riches of God’s grace will come looking for you, bringing forgiveness, mercy, restoration and a new beginning.
The truth is that no setback can cancel your destiny. The disappointments and tough times cannot abort God’s purpose for you. Your destiny is far greater than your disaster.
God’s grace is the bridge that overrides our mistakes and gives us unmerited favors that ushers us into our divine destiny.
God loves you too much to let you miss the destiny He has preordained for you. It doesn’t matter where you’ve been, what matters to God is where you’re going.
No setback you face is too much for the grace of God.
This is why in every situation we must keep our eyes on Jesus. We must keep focusing on His Word and keep blessing Him at all times.
He is too faithful to fail. When we are weak, He is strong and He will never leave us nor forsake us.
Therefore if you face tough times, you have to remind yourself that it is not how your story ends. The loneliness, the frustrations and anxiety is not your destiny. God has greater things in store for you.
The riches of God’s grace will always come looking for you, bringing joy, healing, strength and wholeness.
You are about to see greater opportunities, greater favor, better health, wealth and relationships.
Every setback will only become a setup for God to show up in your life. Though the enemy meant it for your harm; God will turn it all around to your advantage.
Though weeping may have endured for the night you are about to see joy.
God’s exceeding grace will indeed locate you. He’ll give you beauty for ashes and turn every breakdown into a breakthrough for you.
PRAYER: Lord, I thank You for Your exceeding grace that is at work in my life even right now. Thank You for enabling me to continually study Your Word so that my faith will be strengthened to indeed see the wonders You have in store for me in this season in Jesus Name. .
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When you obey God’s instruction you are delivered from destruction. WORDBITE 222