GRACE TASTE

John 1:14-18
14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John testifies concerning Him. He cries out, saying, "This was He of whom I said, 'He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.'" 16 From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made Him known.

Take a moment to think about the riches God has given you in His amazing grace. When you experience this gift, you can't help living it out loud and sharing it with others. God's grace is . . .

given to humble hearts (Proverbs 3:34)
shown to sinners (Isaiah 26:10)
forfeited by those who choose lesser gods (Jonah 2:8)
poured out on those He loves (Zechariah 12:10)
found in Jesus (Luke 2:40)
the source of true blessing (John 1:16)
what brings us to belief in Him (Acts 15:11)
building us up (Acts 20:32)
the reason we are righteous in His eyes (Romans 3:24)
accessed by faith (Romans 5:2)
overflowing to people all around us (Romans 5:15)
greater than all our sin (Romans 5:20)
reigning in righteousness (Romans 5:21)
the reason we were chosen by Him (Romans 11:5
reaching people and making us thankful (2 Corinthians 4:15)
making it possible for us to do good works (2 Corinthians 9:8)
sufficient for us in the midst of trials (2 Corinthians 12:9)
freely given to us in Jesus (Ephesians 1:6)
the source of our salvation (Ephesians 2:5)
to be revealed in our words (Colossians 4:6)
filling us with encouragement and hope (2 Thessalonians 2:16)
calling us to a holy life (2 Timothy 1:9)
something we should be strong in (2 Timothy 2:1)
the reason Jesus could "taste death for everyone" (Hebrews 2:9)
helping us in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16)
strengthening our heart (Hebrews 13:9)
extended to others through us (1 Peter 4:10)
a gift we should grow in (2 Peter 3:18)
to be seen in you and me. Amen. (Revelation 22:21)
--Tom Felten

DESTINATION POINTS

* What happens when I view hurtful people and daily difficulties through the eyes of grace?
* What is the most amazing thing about grace?

LINKS:
To Illustrate
On NASCAR, Cheating, and Surgery
http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2003/003/26.69.html

bottom line: God's grace is to be poured out on others.

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