Standing in the shower putting shampoo in my hair, I avoided sticking my
whole face in the water so as not to get shampoo in my eyes. Instead of
letting the water wash over me, I hold my a head certain way to ensure that
doesn't happen. At that moment, it hit me that too many times this is how we approach
grace. We avoid water in the bath for different reasons, not wanting water in
our eyes, ears, or especially if we have some type injury that can't get
wet. And when we deal with grace we treat it much the same; we allow it to wash over us
in certain areas and others we avoid.
Hebrews 4:16 tells us to approach the throne of grace boldly or with
confidence so that we may receive mercy and grace in time of need. Too many
of us feel like grace is a one time measure given at salvation, or we refrain
from letting it wash certain areas of our life, especially those areas that are
injured - emotionally injured that is. Instead we convince ourselves that partial
cleansing is enough, all because we fear getting ' shampoo in our eyes' so to
speak.
The Bible tells us, many times, that grace is from God (2 Timothy 11:2),
once we are saved He gives more grace (James 4:6), grace is made perfect in
weakness and is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9), we are justified by grace
(Romans 3:24), grace is abundant (1 Peter 1:2), we are to set our hope on grace
(1 Peter 1:13), grace is abundant (Romans 5:17), grace is glorious (Ephesians
1:6), we are granted grace by faith (Romans 5:2), grace is surpassing (2
Corinthians 9:14), we excel in grace (2 Corinthians 8:7), grace enables (Acts
14:3), grace is promised or guaranteed (Romans 4:16), we are strengthened by
grace (Hebrews 13:9), encouraged by grace (2 Thess, 2:16) we receive help in
grace (Acts 18:27) grace is rich (Eph 2:7), its powerful (Acts 4:33) its given (
Eph. 3:7)
Grace is unmerited, unearned favor from God that affords joy, pleasure, and
delight. As a born again believer in Jesus Christ it is readily available, but too often we
avoid letting it refresh and cleanse us.
What area of your life today is God speaking to your heart about that you
need to approach him boldly with? Allow God to wash you completely. As you
stand in the shower, remind yourself that Gods grace is much like the pouring
shower, you can have as much as you want and exactly where you want it.
The blood of Jesus set us free, to wash away our sin He offers grace in
perfect measure.. we just have to reach out take His hand and receive it. Seek His
throne boldly, let the grace of God be sufficient for you in all ways.
~ Submitted by Jeni Morelock
