Psalm 125:1
“They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about His people from henceforth even for ever.”

DAILY READING – John 16:4-33; 2 Chronicles 24; Psalm 81

Marvin Andrews is a well-known Christian and international footballer from Trinidad and Tobago. ‘Super Marv’ as he is known, is regarded as a hero in just about every club he has played for. However, his remarkable playing career has been sustained majorly by God’s amazing grace.

In 1999, shortly after giving his life to Christ, Marvin developed an inflammation in his pelvis and doctors told him he needed a surgery or his football career would be over. But Marvin didn’t want the surgery and so began to pray to God every day for healing. Miraculously, God indeed healed him. Marvin was so amazed that he decided from thenceforth to always trust God over his health. This decision led Marvin to waive the insurance from his club while playing for Raith Rovers, in Scotland. Normally, football clubs would take out insurance policies for injuries and on-field accidents for their players. But Andrew believed he had a divine health insurance through Christ.   

At another time, when he suffered a major knee injury, the doctors and specialists insisted he had to have surgery or he would never play again. But Marvin refused the surgery and told his club that God would heal him, And again, God did heal him! Marvin, not only got healed but also won the Players’ Player title for the Year. Though doctors said he would never play again without surgery, Marvin played so well that he helped his country, Trinidad, to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

In the world of football, God has indeed turned Marvin into a wonder. Even the secular media are awed by the miracles of God in his life. Many people have also come to Christ through his testimonies. Through a life of deep faith and prayers, Marvin Andrew has connected to great grace that is today causing him to stand out. 
 
When we know how to boldly come to the throne of grace in time of need, we will always obtain the help that we need. Through prayers we can connect to the grace that will deliver us from every disgrace and turn us into a wonder.

Grace is not just some abstract, spiritual state of mind, it is a supernatural force that makes things happen! Indeed, there is great power in Grace.

In Acts 4 we can catch a glimpse of what God’s grace can achieve when unleashed through prayers. After the Apostles had been threatened and commanded not to speak or teach anymore in Jesus’ name, they went into prayers about the situation. After they had prayed, the release of grace was so powerful that it caused the whole building to shake.

Acts 4:33 says, “And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the LORD Jesus: and Great Grace was upon them all.” This great grace enabled the apostles to work “many signs and wonders… among the people” [Acts 5:12].

When God’s grace abounds towards us, we will receive His exceeding, abundant power and experience signs and wonders. Through God’s great grace, we are able to receive healing, deliverance, favor, strength, and mercy.

The mystery of grace is so essential especially in the days that we live in today. From recent international news headlines, we can see how quickly the world is heading towards a precipice. The Scriptures have already warned us that gross darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people. But the good news is that God will arise upon us and His glory shall be seen upon us. No matter what happens, because we have put our trust in God, we shall be like mount Zion that will never be moved.

While the world may be full of fear and uncertainties, the grace of God will be greatly evident upon our lives. Through His Word, God will fortify us and equip us during these times. Indeed, our divine insurance and security is in the Word of God. Let us therefore invest time in the study of the Word, prayers and worship, so that we can continue to grow in grace and experience unending miracles, signs and wonders.

PRAYER
Father, I thank You that through Your grace, I have divine insurance and divine security from the fears, afflictions and uncertainties of these end-times.  No matter what happens, I know that You will always make a way for me and cause me to be a conqueror over all life’s challenges in Jesus’ name.

QUOTE
When you obey God’s instruction you are delivered from destruction. – WORDBITE 222