OVERCOMING GRACE (2)

TOPIC: OVERCOMING GRACE (2)
TEXT: PSALM 106:1-8
MEMORY VERSE: “But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” – 1 Peter 5:10

Third, we are to see His grace as having a divine purpose. Connected to the pivotal word “nevertheless” is a reference to the purpose of His grace. (Psalm 106:8). God does not pardon us just because of His desire to pardon sinners. He is redeeming a people to be His people. He has saved us so that we might sing His praises and serve Him as part of His eternal purpose. The psalmist wrote, “Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations, to give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise.” (Psalm 106:47, Ephesians 1:4-6).

Fourth, it is encouraging to remember that His grace is ever-present. It is eternal and has an unfathomable depth. His grace arises from His eternal existence. It is stable, continual, and infinite. The cornerstone truth regarding His grace is the fact that “His loving-kindness is everlasting. The Bible says, “His mercy endureth forever.” What He was yesterday, He is today; what He is today, He will be tomorrow (Hebrew 13:8). God is not only ever ready to help us, but He is also ever-present in His loving-kindness to forgive us (Acts 17:27c,28a). Our physical lives are in His hands, and our spiritual lives are in His heart of grace.

Therefore, His grace is wonderfully available to us. When we cry, He responds Psalm 106:44-45. Jesus said, “And the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out” – John 6:37b. If God can reclaim and sustain Israel, If He can cleanse and heal this sinful nation, restoring it through His grace; He can save anyone who is willing to become obedient. God’s grace is granted only on the condition of penitence; but its coverage is complete, and its spiritual consequences are everlasting. As we contemplate the disposition and behaviour of divine grace, its character should inspire us all to say with the writer of psalm, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting” (Psalm 106:48a).

Word Affirmation: "Thou shalt arise, [and] have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come." - Psalms 102:13 (Don't just say it, mean it!)

“God is not only ever ready to help us, but He is also ever-present in His loving-kindness to forgive us.”

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