Standing Grace and Seeking Wisdom
ICS Daily Devotions
Romans 5:2-5 (NKJV) through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
In our new identity in Christ, we have peace with God because we are justified by faith. We are seen as righteous, holy, and accepted. Justification means being made right before God, as if we had never sinned. It grants us access to God’s grace, enabling us to stand under tribulation and giving us the strength to persevere.
The throne of grace is in the presence of God. When we spend time in the presence of God, the Holy Spirit infuses our hearts with strength during the most challenging moments of our lives.
Standing grace is the grace God gives us to live the Christian life, and by faith, tap into God’s strength, wisdom, and ability to do all that He has entrusted to us. We need God’s grace to live, and standing grace is the grace we seek when we ask the Lord to grant us the strength or supernatural ability to go through a particular season of our lives, whether in our work, our homemaking, our children’s education, or our spiritual life. Without grace, we will eventually burn out and even resent the things we once loved.
When we have favour with God, we believe that He hears our prayers and will carry us through all kinds of trials and tribulations of life. We have been given serving grace because God has given us gifts to serve Him in the areas He has called us to.
1 Samuel 30:7-8 (NKJV) Then David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, “Please bring the ephod here to me.” And Abiathar brought the ephod to David. So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.”
What distinguished David from his peers was his wisdom in seeking God’s opinion on the matter at hand. God gave David the word of assurance and the course of action for the recovery of all that they had lost, including the captivities of the families by the enemies. Therefore, we should also seek the face of God and investigate His Word for wisdom in our situation.
Reflection: When you face a difficult situation, do you usually seek advice from others, or first turn to God in prayer? How does knowing you have access to God’s grace change the way you respond to life’s challenges?
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