Dear brothers and sisters, we gather today to delve into the profound topic of grace for greatness. Grace, a divine favor bestowed upon us by God, is a cornerstone of our faith. It is through grace that we find strength, hope, and the ability to rise above our limitations. This grace is not something we earn; it is a gift from God that empowers us to achieve greatness in His name.
Grace is evident throughout the Bible, showing us how God’s unmerited favor can transform lives. Consider the story of Paul, once a persecutor of Christians, but through the grace of God, he became one of the most influential apostles. His life is a testament to how grace can turn our weaknesses into strengths and our failures into victories.
Dear friend, it’s important to understand that grace is a continuous process. It’s not a one-time event but a daily renewal that helps us overcome the challenges we face. When we feel inadequate or overwhelmed, it is God’s grace that lifts us and enables us to do things beyond our capabilities.
Think about David, a shepherd boy who became a great king. It wasn’t his strength or wisdom alone that made him great, but the grace of God that guided him through battles and leadership. Similarly, Moses, who doubted his ability to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, found his greatness in the grace that God provided him.
Grace also teaches us humility. It reminds us that our achievements are not solely our own but are made possible through God’s favor. When we acknowledge this, we remain grounded and grateful, always giving glory to God for our successes.
In our daily lives, embracing grace means surrendering our will to God’s plan. It means trusting that His grace is sufficient for all our needs. This trust allows us to step out in faith, knowing that God’s grace will support us in every endeavor.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘grace for greatness’.
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God”
— Ephesians 2:8
“If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward”
— Ephesians 3:2
“But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ”
— Ephesians 4:7
“Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen”
— Ephesians 6:24
“If by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work”
— Romans 11:6
“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith”
— Romans 12:3
“The God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen”
— Romans 16:20
“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus”
— Romans 3:24
“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)”
— Romans 5:17
“For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace”
— Romans 6:14
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men”
— Titus 2:11
“But after that the kindness love of God our Saviour toward man appeared”
— Titus 3:4
“That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life”
— Titus 3:7
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, thereby many be defiled”
— Hebrews 12:15
“Be not carried about with divers strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein”
— Hebrews 13:9
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, find grace to help in time of need”
— Hebrews 4:16
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing”
— John 15:5
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”
— John 16:33
“Of his fulness have all we received, grace for grace”
— John 1:16
“John answered said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven”
— John 3:27
“Who, when he came, had seen the grace of God, was glad, exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord”
— Acts 11:23
“Now, brethren, I commend you to God, to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified”
— Acts 20:32
“With great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: great grace was upon them all”
— Acts 4:33
“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, called me by his grace”
— Galatians 1:15
“I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain”
— Galatians 2:21
“Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace”
— Galatians 5:4
“Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen”
— Galatians 6:18
“Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, knew the grace of God in truth”
— Colossians 1:6
“Then he answered spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts”
— Zechariah 4:6
“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly”
— Proverbs 3:34
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ”
— Philippians 1:6
“For it is God which worketh in you both to will to do of his good pleasure”
— Philippians 2:13
“He giveth power to the faint; to them that have no might he increaseth strength”
— Isaiah 40:29
“For the Lord God is a sun shield: the Lord will give grace glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly”
— Psalm 84:11
“The child grew, waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: the grace of God was upon him”
— Luke 2:40
“For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, denying the only Lord God, our Lord Jesus Christ”
— Jude 1:4