Grace For the Moment

212 - Today's Prime Time Devo comes from 2Ti 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim 2:1) Paul had just painted a picture of two types of people. There are those who like Phygellus and Hermogenes flee the kitchen when it gets a little warm. They ditch the faith, resisting the grace of God which is able to make them stand during trial and tribulation. Then there's Onesipherous, who surely had tapped into the grace of God and didn't care about the heat, in fact he rushed into the kitchen to keep Paul company in his chains and refresh him! He urges Timothy to be like Onesipherous and allow the grace of God to empower him for the trials and tribulations that surely lie ahead. This is no small thing and something that every follower of Christ must consider. We must learn to be strong in the grace of God! What does that mean? What do I have to do to tap into God's grace (divine influence on my heart) The heart and soul of God's grace is, it's all Him. It's all His doing, none of mine. That's why the Bible tells us that we are saved by grace through faith not of works, it is the gift of God, not of works lest anyone should boast. I know it sounds flippant, but it's true we have to “let go and let God!” To be strong in the grace of God, is to approach the throne of God and simply say, “Help me Jesus, I can't do this on my own!” then wait for Him and His promised action on our behalf. He will give you what you need to help carry you through whatever crisis of faith you may find yourself in. Heb 4:16 says, “ Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” As a follower of Christ, you have access to the grace of God 24/7. So the next time things heat up and the devil tries to separate you from your faith in Christ, call on the Lord, for He says in Ps 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me."