GOD'S GIFT OF GRACE

GOD’S GIFT OF GRACE

God’s Grace is unmerited or undeserved favor offered freely to humankind.  The following true story powerfully illustrates the blessing and benefit of grace.  During the Spanish-American War, Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, was overseeing aid to Cuba. One day Colonel Theodore Roosevelt (who would later become President Teddy Roosevelt) came to Clara Barton intending to buy food for his sick and wounded soldiers, the historically famous Rough Riders.  When she refused to sell him food, Roosevelt became quite distressed and perplexed.  His men desperately needed help and he was quite willing to pay for it out of his own funds.  When he asked someone why he could not buy those desperately needed supplies, he was told, “Colonel Roosevelt, just ASK for it!” 

A smile broke out on Roosevelt’s face.  For now he understood that the provisions were not for sale.  All he had to do was simply ASK, and they would be given freely and fully.  The Word of God similarly admonishes us: “You do not have because you do not ask.” (James 4:2)  God's grace is always sufficient and God’s grace is always offered without our payment or work.  We must simply ask for it.

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