Ephesians 2:4–5 (KJV)
“But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
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Isaiah 58–60; Psalm 119:153–176
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John Newton’s life is one of the clearest pictures of God’s amazing love and grace. As a young boy, he was introduced to God through the tender influence of his mother, who prayed earnestly that he would one day serve the Lord. But after her death, his life drifted far from that path.
Growing up under the harsh influence of his seafaring father, Newton embraced a life of rebellion. He became deeply involved in the slave trade, living in moral darkness and showing little regard for human life. His heart grew hardened, and he seemed far beyond redemption.
Then came a defining moment. On March 21, 1748, while aboard a ship caught in a violent storm, Newton faced the reality of death. In fear and desperation, he cried out to God for mercy. That cry marked the beginning of a transformation.
God answered and delivered him. Thereafter Newton abandoned his former life, surrendered to Christ, and eventually became a minister of the Gospel.
Out of deep gratitude, he wrote the hymn “Amazing Grace,” a testimony of the love that rescued him from sin and gave him a new beginning.
Ephesians 2:4–5 reveals the foundation of our salvation—God’s love expressed through grace. We were not saved because we deserved it, but because God is “rich in mercy” and full of love.
Romans 5:8 declares, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” This means God’s love reached us at our worst and brought us into His best.
It lifted us from shame, set us on the right path, and equiped us to live victoriously. In 2 Corinthians 12:9 God says, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” This means even in times of weakness, Gods grace and love are sufficient and available. He never abandons us, He is always there, working all things together for our good.qq
The experience of God’s love and grace are not meant to stop with us. 1 John 4:11 says, “Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” Having received grace, we must extend it and love others with Christ like compassion.
And as we share God’s love with others, our lives will continually reflect His glory, blessings and unending goodness.
PRAYER:
Lord, I thank You for Your amazing love and grace in my life. Thank You for saving me, restoring me, and lifting me beyond my limitations. Help me to walk in the fullness of Your grace and to extend that same love to others, in Jesus’ Name.
QUOTE:
Whenever God places a demand on you, He is only positioning you to receive more from Him. – WORDBITE 222
Shalom!
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