Grace

I think it is important for a Christian to try to understand the significance of grace. Grace, simply put, is God's love expressed through the redeeming sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. He sent his only son to suffer and die in my place. Why did he do this? It was the only way His will could be accomplished. It was the only way that we can be reconciled to Him. He created us for a relationship, but because of our rebellion, we separated ourselves from Him. Even though He knew it was going to happen, I'm sure it still broke His heart when it happened. This was simply not acceptable, and God already knew how this was going to be fixed. I am amazed at His great love, his kindness, and his mercy. Before I was a Christian, I knew things weren't right. I lived a "good" life. I was kind and cheerful, generous and gentle, but I still felt like something was wrong. I felt a sense of longing for an answer to that problem. The Lord came through. He said, "Follow me.", and I listened. He took my sin and died for it, and credited His righteousness to me. He never fails me, and he never leaves me. What a deal! There is a catch though, but it is one I am happy to accept. I am now a servant and a bond slave of Christ, forever his possession. And to think, one day I will be made perfect because of what He did, not because of anything I've done, except to answer His call. Until then, I wait, watch, and do what He tells me to. Praise the Lord!