Grace. A word I don’t often understand. Grace that causes others
to forgive so freely when clearly the person was in the wrong. This week I have
experienced so much grace from my professors that I don’t deserve any of it.
Grace from my professor about an assignment that should have been turned in two
weeks ago. Grace from another professor about a topic switch for my term paper
and grace from yet another professor who extended the due date for another
12-page research paper. Blessings upon blessings! I am now praying to be more intentional
and productive as if not to waste this opportunity.
The ultimate example of Grace this week, I don’t know if I
will ever understand it. This kind of Grace is ruthless, unwavering, constant, and
abundant. This kind of Grace, doesn’t only exist in the natural world. It’s so
abundant, it can’t! This kind of Grace some when the hero dies for the villain.
This kind of Grace looks his persecutors in the eyes and says, “Father, forgive
them for they know not what they do.” This Grace takes his last breath in place
of killing His enemies. Only this kind of Grace could exist in Jesus.
I was standing in a church last week and we were singing
about God’s love for us. Tear s welled up in my eyes and I whispered,
God, I don’t understand
this kind of love. I don’t understand how you love and could even die for those
terrorists that kill your children. In reality, we are all terrorist against you,
bound by the laws of sin/disobedience and death. How could you love us enough to
give your life for them? And even after we accept that, you still help us love
you even when we don’t feel like it. Please help me understand this kind of Grace
and help me to love you more.
My dear friend, this Grace is calling out to you. Let Him
show you what He has done for YOU. He
craves an intimate relationship with you. This Easter is all about reflecting on
His sacrifice that took your place and to thank Him. Draw near to Him!
