Thanks so much for your comments and questions. I Love talking about grace. But, anything I have to say would be meaningless unless it is grounded in the Word of God. So, Let’s start there.
In Ephesians 2:8- “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Grace is no reward, but a gift. We earn rewards and in turn can boast on them. Not for grace. We receive the gift of grace as we respond in it’s enabling of faith – 1st to believe in the promise of Christ for our salvation. We do nothing to deserve it and we can do nothing to lose it. It is a gift. We nurture our capacity to receive grace. The closer we walk with God the more capacity we have. It’s not something that is just in us. It is in Christ-receive Him and receive grace. However, there is what is referred to as common grace , This is given to all humanity and the world. These are the sun that shines on all, the rain falls on the just and the unjust. This earth and all in it, though in a fallen state is a common grace for all and from the Creator of all. But for us it is our lifeline to His power for our lives.
Heb.4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
Grace exists in God and is extended to us. There is no grace apart from Him. It is His Character. My first Pastor, when I became a born-again believer, is now living in Heaven; I remember him saying “Grace is getting what we don’t deserve, and mercy is not getting what we deserve.” Grace is what God gives to us, to enable us to have victory over personal sin, To receive forgiveness when I fail and moves us go on with God. 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in grace, and in. the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever.”
Sometimes people get stuck in failure and grace is what they need to grab hold of. It humbles us in the way of reminding us of His Love and sacrifice and desire for us to go on. A true Papa, when you fall down He bends to wipe the dirt off and say “Let’s go”. Sometimes we think we have to clean up before going forward- forget that, let Him do the cleaning, get up by faith and get going. Grace will always feel great cause you’re walking with the King- your Dad!
Lol, well that’s a mouthful! Hope my thoughts help a little. I know the Bible is always the greatest resource.
By the way, Grace is 1st mentioned in Genesis 6:8 “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”