The Transforming/Multiplying Power of Grace

 2 Timothy 1-4 

“…who has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time…You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”

2 Timothy 1:9; 2:1, 2

The grace of God, his unmerited favor to us, is fully expressed in the death of Jesus Christ for our sins. This gospel of forgiveness of sins through Christ is a gospel of grace from beginning to end. In response to God’s grace and mercy to us, we are called to be like him and to live a holy life in the strength of his grace. The grace-filled presence of Jesus now indwells his disciples through the Holy Spirit. When we are strong in grace we empower others, we teach and release disciples to teach others. Grace is the opposite of control and is the engine of multiplication. When we are strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, we live a holy life and we multiply the gospel in others.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for the strength of your grace in me. Multiply your gospel and live through me to others, for your glory.”