Made of Earth

Have you ever marveled at the majesty of God's grace in your life? Think about it. God, the Creator of the Universe, came and dwelt among us, took our sin upon Himself, bled, died and rose again, so we could experience His grace.

Now, that is amazing enough. Yet, what's even more amazing to me is the Truth that He offers this grace to such an unworthy recipient. Say, you accept His grace and believe in your heart that Christ gave His all, rose from the grave and sits at the Father's right hand interceding for you. But, on your best day, you, the recipient of this amazing grace, are an absolute failure. Alone, you cannot be obedient enough or good enough. You must depend upon Him for every second, every breath, etc. The Apostle Paul wrote it well when he wrote, "We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us."

When I am reminded of my inability and His grace, there rises in my heart an obedience founded upon love and expressed in grateful living. Now, I am not saying that I live this way every day. What I am saying is this grace has changed me forever and for that I am thankful.