and recognizing the grace that had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we might go to the Gentiles… (emphasis mine)
Galatians 2:9
Grace, it finds us and leaves us not the same. Transformation is the goal. But I wonder, “Do others perceive and recognize this Grace work in me?” Is it obvious that I have been changed? Am I letting it shine front and center? Or, am I temped to take credit for the work and promote myself to others?
The Grace given to Paul was not to be missed. Three who had walked with Grace Himself, recognized it clear as day. He was there, working in this once a Grace killer’s heart. A pharisee set free. A law giver whose chains were gone. His Grace was working. Had worked. Brothers extended hands and a blessing on a mission given. Grace was to go forward from them. To me. To the whole world waiting.
Where will the Grace work go from here?
From my heart that is changed? Is changing.
Who will see it and carry it on?
What will this Legacy of Grace be?
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What about you? Where have you recognized Grace recently? How has Grace changed you?
{Adding this to Thought Provoking Thursday @SomeGirl’s Website}
Dear girl, I love you! It’s so cool to hear what God’s been doing in your life! REALLY want to do a rain check on coffee…we have a lot to catch up on! Maybe sometime before Paris!
Grace is when I blow it with a colleague leading VBS worship at church today, we work through it, and she forgives me! I don’t deserve a second chance at things (or so this recovering perfectionist thinks), and she gives it to me! Thank you, Lord…I want to be more this way!
Paris – is going to be next Spring and I don’t see you before then, well then I might just be the worst friend in the world! We will get together soon. Promise!
Grace recognized at VBS – I really think VBS is more about the adults than the kids sometimes! 🙂
Aint that the truth about VBS! LOL…thought you were going to Paris during CSU 🙂