11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. 15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. (Titus 2)
Grace: It's a word we use a lot around the church. Rightly understood, it makes all the difference in the world for our lives now and eternal. We are saved by grace, santified by grace, serve by grace. The same power of Christ which is able to save us from sin, death and hell is also able to help us become the people he intends us to be here and now, holy and patiently watching for His return. Just as we must accept the Grace of God in Christ for our salvation, we have no excuse for not accepting His daily grace to say no to sin and yes to all He calls on us to do today. May the grace of God guide and enable us today.
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