Empowered by Grace: Living Righteously in God's Kingdom

Devotional

Day 1: Grace as Divine Empowerment

Grace is not just a means to alleviate guilt; it is a divine empowerment that enables individuals to live a life that accomplishes good, even in seemingly impossible situations. This empowerment is essential for ruling and reigning under God, as it supplies our needs and allows us to live by His standards. Grace is a continuous force that helps us navigate life's challenges, especially when dealing with difficult people or circumstances. It is the key to both God's kingdom and the human kingdom, providing the strength and ability to do what we cannot accomplish on our own. [00:46]

"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age." (Titus 2:11-12, ESV)

Reflection: Identify a situation in your life where you feel powerless. How can you invite God's grace to empower you to act in this situation today?

Day 2: Righteousness as Active Living

Righteousness, a gift of grace, extends beyond mere justification and forgiveness. It involves living a life that aligns with God's kingdom by actively doing the right thing. This active life of righteousness can significantly impact our surroundings, as it reflects God's standards and values. By embracing this gift, individuals can reign in life, living with a power that enables them to accomplish the good that needs to be done in any situation. Righteousness is not passive; it is a transformative force that affects all dimensions of human life. [02:05]

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." (Matthew 5:6, ESV)

Reflection: Consider an area in your life where you struggle to do the right thing. What steps can you take today to align your actions with God's righteousness?

Day 3: Reigning in Life through Righteousness

Living in righteousness allows individuals to reign in life, providing them with the power to accomplish good wherever they are. This power is transformative, affecting all areas of human life and society. By living righteously, individuals can bring about positive change in their communities and environments. This reign is not about dominance but about serving others and reflecting God's kingdom in every aspect of life. It is a call to live with purpose and intention, using the gift of righteousness to make a difference. [02:38]

"For if, because of one man's trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ." (Romans 5:17, ESV)

Reflection: Think about a specific area in your community where you can make a positive impact. How can you use your influence to bring about change in this area today?

Day 4: Grace in All Dimensions of Life

God's grace calls individuals into various dimensions of life, such as economic, legal, educational, and military systems, inviting them to live there by His grace. By doing so, they bring His kingdom into these areas, transforming them with His values and principles. This call is an invitation to engage with the world in a way that reflects God's love and justice. It is a reminder that grace is not confined to personal spirituality but extends to every aspect of society, challenging individuals to be agents of change. [03:14]

"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:8, ESV)

Reflection: Identify one area of society where you feel called to make a difference. How can you begin to engage with this area through the lens of God's grace today?

Day 5: The Continuous Supply of Grace

The abundance of grace is crucial for living a life that reflects God's kingdom. It is not just a one-time gift but a continuous supply that enables individuals to live righteously and reign in life. This continuous supply of grace empowers believers to face challenges and overcome obstacles, providing the strength and wisdom needed to navigate life's complexities. It is a reminder that God's grace is always available, ready to support and guide those who seek to live according to His will. [01:31]

"And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace." (John 1:16, ESV)

Reflection: Reflect on a recent challenge you faced. How did you experience God's grace in that situation, and how can you rely on His continuous supply of grace in future challenges?

Sermon Summary

Grace is the divine action in our lives, enabling us to achieve what we cannot accomplish on our own. It is not merely a tool to alleviate guilt but a vital force for living. Even if we had never sinned, we would still require grace because it supplies our needs from God, allowing us to rule and reign under Him. Grace is indeed forgiveness, but it extends beyond that. After forgiveness, we still need to live, and grace empowers us to do good in situations where it seems impossible, especially in relation to people who are not good. It is the key to both God's kingdom and the human kingdom.

Righteousness, a gift of grace, is not just about being justified and forgiven; it is about living a life that aligns with God's kingdom. It is the simple ability to do the right thing, which can make a tremendous difference wherever we are. This gift of righteousness allows us to reign in life, living with a power that enables us to accomplish the good that needs to be done in any situation. Righteousness affects all dimensions of human life, including economic, legal, educational, and military systems. God calls us into these areas, inviting us to live there by His grace, and in doing so, we reign.

Key Takeaways

1. time gift but a continuous supply that enables us to live righteously and reign in life. [01:31]
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Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[00:27] - Understanding Grace
[00:46] - Grace Beyond Forgiveness
[01:02] - Living with Grace
[01:16] - Grace in Impossible Situations
[01:31] - Abundance of Grace
[01:50] - Righteousness as a Gift
[02:05] - Righteousness in Action
[02:23] - Impact of Righteousness
[02:38] - Reigning in Life
[02:56] - Righteousness in Society
[03:14] - Living in God's Kingdom

Sermon Clips

now grace is god acting in your life to accomplish what you can't accomplish on your own. that's what grace is abundance of grace, uh lots of it not just a little bit to sort of get you off the guilt hook. grace is meant for us to live by. [00:00:15]

we would have had to have grace if we had never sinned, because grace is what supplies the need from god to those who are ruling and reigning under him. grace, god acting in our lives to accomplish what we can't accomplish on our own, is that forgiveness you bet your life it is forgiveness. [00:00:40]

after you've forgiven you still have to live don't you you might need a little grace with that, grace to accomplish the good that needs to be accomplished in the place where you are, the good in relation to people who aren't good, the good in relation to things that are impossible for you to do. [00:01:05]

that's what grace is those who receive abundance of grace, grace is the key to god's kingdom and the key to the human kingdom, and of the gift of righteousness now righteousness is a gift of grace, but notice he's not just talking about righteousness in the sense of being justified. [00:01:28]

he's talking about righteousness as a life as an activity, as something we live in wherever we are and whatever we're doing, righteousness just the simple ability to do the right thing, and you just think of what a tremendous difference that makes wherever we might be the gift of righteousness. [00:01:57]

righteousness is forgiveness yes but righteousness as a life that accords with the kingdom of god and those who have that will reign in life, they will be able to live their lives in a power that enables them to accomplish the good that needs to be done wherever they are. [00:02:28]

and that righteousness then would affect the economic system the legal system, the educational system, the military system all of the dimensions of human life, god calls us into those areas and invites us to live there in his kingdom by his grace and in so doing, we reign. [00:02:56]

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