WEEK TWO | DAY THREE
“Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” —Hebrews 4:16
Christmastime brings thoughts of gift-giving and receiving. At times, we are surprised to be the recipients of generosity we did not expect. It’s one of the joys of the season.
Nothing we can do earns God’s love. God calls, forgives and loves us because God is love. We receive God’s grace in the very fact of our existence; life itself is a gift of unmerited favor. As we come to know this loving God, we can approach Him boldly to receive His mercy and grace. But the gift does not stop there. When we receive His mercy and grace, we are empowered to share God’s goodness and love with others.
“Why are you doing this? Why this love?” A Sudanese refugee woman was curious to know why Egyptian followers of Jesus were providing food for her family and taking her very ill son to a local hospital for care. One of Jossour’s team members explained that the love of Jesus compelled them to love others. The woman inquired, “I need to know more about the love of Jesus. Can you tell me?” Jossour’s team shared the Good News and gave her a Bible so she could learn even more. She prayed and gave her life to Christ that day. God’s love extended through His people and His Word—such grace!
Pray for those around the world who are sharing God’s love in tangible ways with least-reached peoples. Ask God to extend His love through you, as well. And remember that you can also “approach [God’s] throne of grace with boldness” in your own times of need. Give thanks for these gifts of grace!
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