Something Great (1)

Do something great by extending God’s grace and peace.

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Phil 1:2 (NIV)

You cannot give what you do not have. On this first day of the year, reflect on your salvation event. Remember, salvation is an event followed by a process. Where were you when you responded to God’s offer of salvation? Think about the moment you confessed your sin and invited Jesus to take over your life. You became a recipient of God’s grace.

Grace is something you cannot earn nor deserve. Grace is a gift from God based on the atoning work of Jesus on the cross. You received God’s riches at Christ’s expense. In God’s grace, you received the gift of eternal life. Your eternal destination is secure. Yet, there’s more.

The result of receiving God’s grace gift is peace. You are now in a right relationship with God in that Jesus took on the full wrath of God for your sin. The righteousness of Christ has been imputed to your account. Peace is the fruit of your love relationship with God made possible by Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.

Peace is not connected to circumstances. You can be in the midst of a trying situation and yet have the peace of God in your life. You can be facing adversity in your daily living and still have the peace of God.

Now that you have the grace and peace of God, are you willing to share that eternal gift with others? Is there anyone in your sphere of influence who is in need of God’s grace and peace? Begin praying for them by name and allow God to use you in the process.

Pursuing God,

Stephen Trammell
Pastor of Leadership and Pastoral Care