A Grace for Every Race

"Grow in Grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
– 2 Peter 3:18

Grace is a word that gets tossed around but that most folks don't fully understand.
– We say Grace before our meals.
– We are saved by Grace.
– We can claim to be Grace-full.
– We can Grace others by our mere presence.
– We even name our children Grace ...but what does it (Grace), really mean?

Today's reading tells us to "Grow in Grace" but how exactly do we do that? How do we grow in something we don't really understand? The secret is in the "and."

You see Grace alone means nothing without the knowledge and understanding of the One who sacrificed everything in order that we might live forever. Jesus is the key. HE is Lord, whether we know Him or not. Whether we acknowledge Him or not. Whether we believe in Him or not...He is Lord and He alone is the giver of Grace.

The more we seek Him, understand Him, come into intimate relationship with Him, the more we grow in the knowledge and understanding of Grace. Not just for ourselves but for ALL people. Yes, ALL people. Even the ones who get on your nerves or don't ascribe to your politics.

Grace is for ALL people everywhere. That means that Christ's Love is for ALL people ...the Jew, the Christian, the Muslim, the Atheist, the Sinner, the guy who cut you off on the freeway, the lady who took your parking spot, the boss who just fired you, and even the extremist murderer. It isn't for us to judge, it is for us to Grow in Grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

The news media is doing a great job of growing us in fear and hate but we have a choice in what we will grow in. We can choose to know Christ and thereby know and grow in the Grace He freely gives to all of us.

Seek the "and" today. Dive into Christ and experience the Grace He has for you. Learn about Your Savior and GROW in Love for His creation. BE Grace-full as Jesus transforms your life and changes your world. It's not going to be comfortable, but you will be Blessed as the Grace that rescued the whole world lives in and through you.

Grace is for EVERYONE.
Be Grace today.

Blessings my Brothers and Sisters!