And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all ~ Acts 4:33.
Introduction:
Every excelling greatness and noble accomplishment on earth are products of God’s grace. In fact, behind the making of any man or woman of significant impacts in God’s kingdom is the grace of God (1Corinthians 1:26-39).
Grace is of paramount importance to human lives (Ecclesiastes 9:11; Psalms 127:1; John 3:27). Albeit, winning in life goes beyond human strength, smartness, physical resources, repeated trials, tireless input, and wisdom alone (1Samuel 2:9).
Even though these are necessary condiments for progress and greatness in life, they are grossly inadequate on their ownto give you the kind of progress that God has ordained for you (1Corinthians 15:10). Grace is not by our works (Romans 11:5-6; John 1:16-17).
God is the Source of all grace; it is a gift fromHim, and it is imbued in us by the revelation of the Holy Ghost (Ephesians 4:7; 1Corinthians 4:7). God loves to give the rich benefits of His grace to everyone, even the undeserving, without demanding any compensation in return (Titus 2:11). Indeed, true grace is both “un-earnable” and “un-repayable”.
Once you receive the tangible touch of God’s grace, unusual opportunities are provoked for you. You become instantly approved to win and you begin to cruise unhindered on your pathway to the top. Grace generally propels restitution, resurrection, renovation, and repositioning.
Grace speaks. Grace elevates. Gracedistinguishes. Grace paves the way. Gracerepositions. Grace gives strength. Grace makes great. Grace never allows disgrace. It is the grace of God that provokes a new level of glory.
When there is a casting down, God's gracebrings unbelievable lifting (Job 22:29). And, most certainly, a new level of grace will be required for another level of on-time supernatural flight (Acts 4:31-33).
Understanding The Subject of Grace
Naturally, God’s grace is that “divine something” that cannot bequantified. However, we know that "grace" is the English translation of a Greek word “karis”, which means "that which brings delight, joy, happiness, or good fortune." It is from this Greek word that our modern words “charisma” and “charity” are derived.
God’s grace instills a divine enablement to operate in the power of Holy Spirit such that one is able to fulfill his divine purposes in a way pleasing and acceptable to God. Thus, we can safely conclude that grace is the“God-factor” in our races of life and destiny (Ephesians 3:20).
Grace is God’s ability in man’s inability (Acts 4:33; 2Corinthians 4:7; Exodus 8:19). It provokes the tangible and undeniable hand of God on a man’s life and in all his affairs(1Corinthians 15:10).
Grace is a major catalyst for supernatural performance (Romans 9:16). Undoubtedly, it is a divine bestowal that any believer can take advantage of in order to cruise through the obstacles of life (Zechariah 4:6-7).
The Dimensions of God’s Exceeding Grace
Yes, we will be right to say that grace, in all its forms and works, is limitless and unsearchable. Even then, it can evermore increase upon any believer in Christ Jesus (Romans 5:20; James 4:6).
But, just how much is enough? It all depends on the dimensions of the heavenly vision unto which one is called (Acts 26:19). It also depends on how well you are willing to excel in all other things that pertain to life and godliness here on earth (2Peter 1:1-4).
We must choose to receive not just enough grace to get by, but to excel in all ramifications of life. The grace of God within us goes far beyond any need that may arise in our lives (1Timothy 1:14).
The Dictionary word, “exceeding”, means “to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, to transcend, to exceed, and to excel”. From all these, we can infer that “exceeding grace” is the unspeakable grace that has no regard for boundaries, and that eliminates all human impossibilities.
Exceeding grace is grace in its limitless dimensions. It is wonderful grace, surpassing grace, extraordinary grace or, simply put, grace that exceeds all boundaries and is immeasurable.
Happily, these last days are days of exceeding grace for all people (Acts 2:17-21). Particularly, they are days of surpassing glory and greatness for the Church of Jesus Christ, and we must make the most of it (Micah 4:1-2).
Yes, the world will continue to come to the Church for solutions in these last days, because we have what the world is dying for (Psalm 87:5-7). There shall be full manifestations of the redemptive treasures of power, riches, wisdom, strength, honour, glory and every blessing from heaven above (Revelation 5:9-13).
Principles That Invigorate Grace
As pointed out earlier, grace comes in grades! If we are to enjoy more of the grace of God, we need to walk in some principles to ensure we are always what God wants us to be in order to enjoy His magnetic pull of grace.
Firstly, salvation is our sure and only access to the realm of exceeding grace. Once we are genuinely born again, we are made great, and can even increase evermore, because of the grace of God which we have found in Christ Jesus. Doubtlessly, the worth of our redemption is far above all the wealth of the world put together (Mathew 16:26).
Moreover, a strong attachment to the covenant is a major prerequisite for receiving, maintaining, retaining and even increasing the grace of God in your life. And the following will lubricate our covenant position with God in Christ Jesus, any day!
A viable covenant walk with God will demand that we stand firm in the righteousness of Christ, even as we intentionally engage kingdom-mindedness in our daily lives (1Timothy 1:14; Psalm 102:13-14). This also entails a genuine lifestyle of holiness and humility (James 4:6).
Furthermore, a covenant walk without a commitment of love and honor to the Lord is inconsequential (1Kings 3:3; 11-12). Hence, all covenant-worthy men and women usually deploy their gifts and seed offerings generously in the service of the Lord (Psalm 45:12; Genesis 26:12-14).
Of course, implicit obedience is an utmost necessity in every affair of the covenant (Romans 8:14, Hebrews 11:8). And real obedience incloses a real living faith (Habakkuk 2:4). Faith fights in prayers, and faith’s fight wins the res of eternal life plus exceeding grace (1Timothy 6:12; 2Corinthians 9:14).
Friends, we all must endeavor to grow in the grace of God, and this is most secured for those who are saved in Christ Jesus. If you are not yet born-again, the fact that you’rereading this message now means that it’s not too late for you.
Repent today, accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour, be truly saved and begin to enjoy secure grace for supernatural flight. I confirm that exceeding grace is your portion. You won’t miss it, in Jesus name. Happy Sunday!
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Bishop Taiwo Akinola,
Rhema Christian Church,
Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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