I heard something at church last night that I just had to share. God wants us to share our faith and advance his kingdom, but how do we do it? Well, here is a simple formula that I have gotten wrong so many times:
Grace + Truth + Time = Transformation
And the ordering is very important. Think about how God has worked in your life. How often he covers us with grace and then presents the truth in our lives. Then what does he do? Like a larva beginning chrysalis he gives us time to emerge transformed into beautiful butterflies. John had it right. John 1:14 - The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only,who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. How often I have tried to cram truth down peoples throat without even a thought of grace.
Lord as I go into the world help me to see the grace you have given me and impart that precious gift on those around me. Father help me to live a life of truth that resonates to even the darkest places. And most importantly Lord help me to have the patience that only you can provide.
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When your Dad preached the book of John he used as his theme chapter 1 v16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.
ReplyDeletev17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
We first received grace and then truth. And I am seeing fruits of a wonderful transformation in you that is blessing so many. Love you, Mom
I was just talking to LeBlanc last night about discovering a truth about God and having a HUGE eye opener and then people around you are not where you are and I just want to shake them and make them open their eyes so this is a great thought for me to extend Gods grace. Congratulations on your transformation.
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