The Dawning of His Grace

Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all people.

God is so very good to us. To all of us. Even the unbeliever is a recipient of the blessings of God. He's a good God that causes the rain the fall on the just and unjust. The artisan wells that spring up from the heart of the earth replenish any who draw from it's supply.

God gives good gifts and does marvelous things for mankind. By His grace we live, move, and have our being. Were it not for His goodness we would live in the shadows of horror, fear, and uncertainty; but the fact is His blessings enrich the lives of all people whether we acknowledge it or not.

Why does He do that?
In order that we would recognize His grace in our midst and come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord.

Even in suffering, pain, hardship, and toil, God gives grace; grace to endure; to persevere; to survive; heal and mend.

Have you noticed that prosperity and reward is not limited to Gods people? The creator has shown goodness to all; that all may know Him and life in the Son.

Jonah 2:8 "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs."

Grace means unmerited favor; a goodness and blessing that rests upon us undeservedly. Oftentimes we reflect on our accomplishments; make a record of our treasures; and foolishly think that we made it all happen ourselves. The idolatry of worldly things and our trust in them puts us out on a limb all by ourselves. The moment you think that every good thing; treasure; health; success; is by YOUR doing then YOU is all YOU got.

God is good. All the time. Every blessing; kindness; joy; peace; prosperity comes to me by His goodness and grace. The more humbled we are to His unmerited favor, the more grace we receive.

1 Peter 5:5... "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

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