Abounding Grace: Thanksgiving

For several weeks now we’ve been discussing God’s goodness and the importance of accessing His grace. We have every reason to approach God’s throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace in our time of need. But, have you ever considered the warning signs that you need more than you have? This week we’ll consider a few red flags that should prompt us to get more from God. Looking at it from another angle, what are the signs that you’re filled with the grace of God? What will others experience from you if you are soaking up the favor and gifts of God?

By design, God made us dependent upon him for our function in this world. Adam and Eve were built to engage God: learn from him, walk with him, interpret life through him. Sin didn’t change our dependence, but it complicated it. No longer are we naturally prone to live in dependence, rather we’re prone to independence. The Scripture refers to this as “leaning on our own understanding.” (Prov. 3:5) Trust in the Lord is more than faith as it includes our humility as God dependent. This Sunday we’ll begin to consider the fruit of soaking up the grace of God. Join us.