LONG LEG OF GRACE
Colossians 1:3-6
Colossians 1:3-4: “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints—”
Apostle Paul established churches in Rome, Corinth, Galatia, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessalonica and Colossi. Thank you, Paul. Your letters to the churches you started are our epistles that teach us godly wisdom today. Thank you, Paul, for showing us many benefits resulting from God’s long leg of grace.
We’ve been learning about God’s grace in previous devotions, Equipped to Serve, Listening to God, Smooth Jagged Edges and Overcomers.
What really is grace?
Grace is God’s goodness freely given to the undeserving. That’s me. That’s you. Salvation through belief in God’s Son Jesus is grace big-time! The long leg of grace extends way beyond anything we expect.
Believers in Jesus can come to the Father and may even call Him, “Dad.” We’re invited—and expected—to build a relationship with the Creator of the universe! Climb onto His lap. Dad sees you as…
1). Son. Or Daughter. Spiritual adoption is as real as physical adoption. (Romans 8:23). Abba is the best parent—ever! Yes, He disciplines—but only those He loves (Revelation 3:19). He watches over us every second of every day (Psalm 121:3). He supplies every need (Matthew 6:8). God showers us with good things, being involved in the smallest details of our lives. (Psalm 84:11).
2). Righteous. Big brother Jesus dumps our trash of sin. Jesus covers us when we forget to do our chores. Jesus stands proud as your big brother—regardless of how you acted before you understood who was in your family. (2 Corinthians 5:21).
3). New. Believers are “born again” with God’s Spirit living within (1 Peter 1:23). He transforms old hearts into new. His fruit is righteousness, peace and joy (Romans 14:17). We’re given a fresh start. This do-over life reflects understanding of whose we are, and how we’re to act. (2 Corinthians 5:17).
4). Free. The power of sin, self and Satan have no power over God’s kids. Jesus wiped away all sin. One’s self assumes low priority. “Born again” people serve others. James 4:7 advises, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
These blessings only reach the knee of the long leg of grace. What about life ever after?
Take Home Nugget
5). Rich. As co-heirs with brother Jesus, our riches are guaranteed and kept in heaven (1 Peter 1:4). Check out the lesson linked below for more on grace benefits.
Can you see the smile on God’s face as he bounces you on His knees of grace?
J.D. Griffith
Written for http://www.Biblestudyforkids.
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