God's Grace Is Empowerment

2 Cor 12:9 NKJV

And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

The grace we receive upon accepting Jesus is not only for our salvation and forgiveness of sins. It is our power source. It will shine through our weaknesses to show the world who Jesus really is. It will allow us to do what the world thinks impossible. We can do greater things than Jesus did if we let this power flow through us.

2 Peter 3:18 NKJV

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Our level of empowering grace is only as large as we believe it to be. If we keep working to know Jesus better, we will allow more of God’s ability to flow through us and into the world. It will allow us to do miracles, overcome obstacles, and live a truly free life that can only be attributed to God. We must let it grow in us and flow into the world for all to see. Without it the church looks weak or worse, it will compromise to make itself fit in the world.

Acts 4:33 NKJV

And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.

The first century church did so well because it understood that God’s grace empowered them to do the will of God in all things. They did great miracles, inspired great faith, and brought many into reconciliation with God. They discipled the followers so they could grow in the truth. This understanding flowed through the world like a wild fire changing many people and places. It is still happening where grace is allowed to have its power.

John 1:17 NKJV

For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

We received this grace and truth through Jesus. Without the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross we would not have this great power to work with God and become part of His family again as we always were meant to be. Anyone that truly repents of how they lived and shows love to Jesus by obeying His commandments will receive this power through grace. It is a gift that we cannot earn. It is the gift that keeps us glued to Jesus and thus able to perform great things in His name. On our own we would fall far short of the mark and make the world wonder why anyone bothers with Christianity.

Let the world see the power of God if you are a Christian. Let Him teach you the truth so that you may walk freely in His grace. Don’t think you can’t do it until you are strong enough or perfect enough. Latch onto the gift of grace and let it empower you to do what God is asking. He is not expecting us to do this alone. Even if you only see small results now, keep working to learn more and let it build your faith. After all, we can grow into this if we let Him lead us.

Ask God for help in letting His grace empower you for whatever thing He has asked you to do, great or small. The world will know those that truly walk with Jesus even if we feel like we are stumbling in our attempts. If your heart is in the right place, you will see miracles and inspire others to want to know Jesus, too. You will have the power to stand firm as the world disagrees because you know God’s grace empowers you.