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The Gift of Grace

Grace and mercy are words that are often used together, and interchangeably, but they are two very different words. While mercy is defined as withholding a just consequence for a wrong done, grace is the action of giving in a situation where it has not been earned. Mercy is freedom from deserved punishment. Grace is favor we did nothing to deserve.

Mercy is allowing us to spend eternity with the presence and spirit of God, even though we were born into sin and deserve to endure the consequences of embracing our sinful nature. That in itself would be merciful, but God did not stop there. He made away for us to experience grace.

Grace is why we have a mansion prepared for us in heaven and are promised the gift of eternity with Jesus, in God’s presence. While none of us have done anything to deserve it, Jesus’ death and resurrection made a way for us to have it. He paid the price for our sins, so we can have this and more. Before Jesus came, the law given to Moses by God dictated what punishment was required for sin. The truth is many things required the punishment of death.

Grace is offered to us through the life and death of Jesus, allowing us the opportunity to not only be absolved from the punishments we deserve, but also to be given what we don’t deserve. All we have to do is believe Jesus died for our sins, ask for forgiveness, and accept a relationship with Him, allowing Him to come into our hearts, and becoming co-heirs with Him. This is the gift of grace.

Written by ABIGAIL GEORGE