Being a human, as we all are, we sometimes have to remind ourselves to give others grace. We have to remind ourselves to give others that undeserved love and forgiveness. Do we always do it?
No.
We don't always do it. It's a process. We all get impatient, we all yell sometimes, we all get mad. We're human. It's going to happen. But, the Bible says to be an example of Christ. Jesus walked this earth and gave us so much grace that we didn't deserve.
Jesus, a perfect human being, came down to our sinful earth. He showed us what grace is on the cross. While he was beaten, mocked, and tortured.... While blood was dripping down his aching body... While thorns were being jabbed into his head.... He never complained. A few of his last words on the cross were, "Father, forgive them."
"Father, forgive them."
That's grace. We didn't deserve what he gave, but he gave it to us. He gave us grace, to show us who He is. He gave us love. He took OUR punishment that we deserved. He took all of our sins with him to the cross.
The perfect human being that ever walked the face of the earth, died for us. He died for everyone. We just need to accept his free gift of salvation. With salvation comes grace. It's a package.
Salvation is wrapped in grace.
If grace is just the wrapping for salvation, how much better can the inside be? Salvation is eternal life with Jesus Christ. Grace is undeserved love and forgiveness, and Salvation means eternal life with Jesus. What a great gift!
Have you opened your gift yet?
