GRACE

GRACE

 Years ago, Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town when he was stopped by a police officer and charged with speeding.  Graham readily admitted his guilt, but was told by the officer that he would have to appear in court.

 The judge asked, “Guilty, or not guilty?”  When Graham pleaded guilty, the judge replied, “That’ll be ten dollars--a dollar for every mile you went over the limit.”  But suddenly the judge recognized the world-famous minister.  “You have violated the law,” he said, “and the fine must be paid--but I am going to pay it for you.”  He took a ten-dollar bill from his own wallet, attached it to the ticket, and then took Graham out and bought him a steak dinner!  “That,” said Billy Graham, “is how God treats repentant sinners.”  Amen!

 The lyrics of a beloved praise chorus proclaim the wondrous grace of Almighty God:

Grace, grace, God’s grace…

Grace that can pardon and cleanse within…

Grace, grace, God’s grace…

Grace that is greater than all my sins.

Our loving and merciful Savior freely forgives all who bow at Calvary’s cross.  It’s unmerited favor.  It’s grace.

Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!