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Generous Grace

I have two typical children. I can count on them for rumbles and cuddles and mess and lots of laughs. I can also count on them to find new opportunities to learn what it means to ‘love others like they love themselves’ (Mark 12:30–31). Have you ever asked a child to share chocolates between a group? I have. At first they contemplate whether they’ll give themselves more – then there’s the struggle to be fair. And, at the end there’s the horror of what to do with the leftovers – when there’s not enough for everyone.

It’s a psychological development stage every living being goes through. The instinct to be selfish and the opportunity to be generous.

If you look, every day there’s evidence of God’s generosity. You could note some or all of the amazing things God has given you today. Life, food, clothing, shelter, people, a job, access to transport. It may look different for each of us – but all of us have been given so much by our generous God. And all of it is evidence of God’s grace! He blesses us beyond what we ask or deserve. Surely the greatest gift that He’s given to us freely and generously is the gift of a relationship with Him.

There are no barriers left between us and God – Jesus has dealt with our sin. Now we can freely come to our Father. And now, what was hidden is revealed – we KNOW who has given us every good and perfect gift. We know who to thank for His amazing, generous grace.

Written by KATIE SMITH