God is able

There is a beautiful verse in 2 Corinthians 9 that speaks of God's abundance and grace towards each of us. The more we read these words, the more they remind us of God's generous nature and love.

"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." (KJV)

I usually like to use the New International Version or even the New Living Translation when quoting the Scriptures in this blog, but there is something unique in the way the KJV speaks of how God is able to make 'all grace abound toward you.' What do you feel?

May these words bless you today. 

Think on them and allow them to change you. 

Living in Grace

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Not just for me!

Many people are hell-bent on taking care of Number One (themselves). We note that a large majority of our world live with 'blinkers' on and try to appease only themselves. As Christians, we have to fight against this urge the whole time - it is like swimming upstream. Jesus teaches us to love our neighbour and to serve our fellow man/woman, but this is tough to do.

Advent offers us a different perspective on 'giving' and 'sharing.' So, we look to God as the source of all goodness and mercy - and then we should make an appropriate response. 

God gave us Jesus and he then invited us into his abundant mercy. However, this mercy, hope and peace are not just for us to keep (for ourselves), but to offer to others. 

“Advent challenges us to live in the present moment as agents of this future hope. We can begin to share this hope wherever we find despair and discouragement.” – Trevor Hudson

2 Corinthians 9:8 - And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Living in Grace

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