God, by His grace through Christ, has called us to become His people. Grace is the undeserved kindness that God extends to us, giving us what we need rather than what we deserve. If we received what we truly deserved, we wouldn't be here today. Grace is the profound truth that God knows every mistake we will make in our lives, yet He still chose to create us. He foresaw all the times we would disobey Him, yet His love for us remained unwavering. This is the essence of God's grace: knowing all our faults and failures, even when we reject Him, He continues to love us unconditionally.
Grace is not just a theological concept; it is a transformative reality. It means that despite our shortcomings, God’s love is relentless and His call to us is irrevocable. This grace invites us into a relationship with God, not based on our merit, but on His boundless love and mercy. It is a call to live as His people, embracing the identity He has given us through Christ. Understanding grace changes how we view ourselves and others, encouraging us to extend the same kindness and forgiveness we have received.
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- 1. perception, helping us to see ourselves as beloved children of God, called to live in His grace. [00:43]
4. Grace invites us into a relationship with God, not based on our actions but on His boundless love. This relationship is a source of strength and hope, empowering us to live as His people in a world that often values merit over mercy.
5. Understanding and embracing God’s grace should lead us to extend the same kindness and forgiveness to others. As recipients of grace, we are called to be conduits of grace, reflecting God’s love in our interactions with those around us. [00:43]
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