“In
Him (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of
sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7).
The prince of a small, oil rich Asian nation was indicted for allegedly
squandering $16 billion of his country’s wealth. Over a 10 year period, the
prince is believed to have lost huge sums through poor judgment and bad
investments. His nation’s High court said that he spent $2.7 billion on
aircrafts, yachts, cars and jewelry.
God showers His grace richly on every one. Let us ask ourselves whether we
waste the riches of God’s grace. If we have received His mercy and forgiveness
and continue to yield to sin, we are squandering His grace.
After Jesus Christ healed a man who had been an invalid for 38 years, the Lord
said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing
come upon you" (John 5:14). It seems that Jesus was warning him not to
waste God’s healing touch on his life. Apostle Paul too pleaded with the people
who followed Christ in Corinth “not to receive the grace of God in vain” (2
Corinthians 6:1). Indeed, God’s grace should result in changing lives (Titus
2:11-12).
As God freely forgives us, His grace opens the door for us to change. How
tragic it would be to fritter away a spiritual fortune instead of allowing “the
riches of His grace” to transform our lives! (Ephesians 1:7).
Josiah13389 March 13th Male KL A sinner saved by Christ and constantly covered by His Grace, running the Race of Life, a guy who has a lot more to learn about what life is all about, a disciple of Jesus Christ and last but not least, a goner for beef-noodles.
