“He gives us more grace” James 4:6
Heavenly Father, we take this promise very seriously today—not as a cliché, “rabbit’s foot,” or sentimental hymn. No matter our ache, lack, struggle, or crisis, you give us grace shaped for the need (Heb.4:16).
Just when we’re about to throw in the hope-towel because the darkness feels too dark and the world too crazy—you give us “sane-ing” grace. You bring us back to Gospel-sanity, the perspective of eternity, and a fresh sighting of Jesus out of his tomb and on his throne.
Just when we’re about to enter our float in the pity-party parade because the pain is too much, the wait is too long, and heaven is too far away—you give us sufficient grace. Not sufficient as in barely enough, but as in surely enough.
Just when we’re about to appoint ourselves as judge and jury for people who disappoint, fail, or annoy us—you pour sanctifying grace into our hearts. You show us, yet again, nobody needs Jesus and his grace more than us.
Just when we’re ready to give up on friends and family members ever coming to know you—you give us sustaining grace. You remind us of this amazing promise: “I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me” (Isa.65:1). Abba, our calling is to love, only you can save.
Just when we’re close to isolating in shame, running away in fear, or medicating our pain foolishly—you give us more saving grace. For salvation isn’t just about getting us into heaven, but also getting “heaven” into us. Your grace doesn’t just save us from old sin and regrets, but also from today and tomorrow’s failures. Hallelujah and thank you, Abba. So Very Amen.