The hand of the Lord (the working of the Spirit) was upon these people. It’s like the wind, you can’t see the wind but you can see the effects of the wind when you see objects moving. How can you see the grace of God? You only see the outworking of the grace of God in someone. When he got there, HE SAW THE GRACE OF GOD ON THE PEOPLE. The church in Jerusalem heard about it and sent Barnabas to go to Antioch. They went everywhere preaching the Lord Jesus and the hand of the Lord was upon them. NKJVĭuring times of great persecution, the church was scattered to different cities. THE LORD IMPRESSES UPON YOUR HEART THROUGH HIS WORD AND THE HOLY GHOST AND THEN WHAT IS DEPOSITED BY THAT INFLUENCE IS REVEALED OR SEEN ON THE OUTSIDE.Īcts 11:23 When he came and HAD SEEN THE GRACE OF GOD, he was glad, and encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord. In other words, it is the OUTWORKING OF AN INWARD INFLUENCE. Grace actually refers to DIVINE INFLUENCE ON THE HEART REFLECTED IN LIFE. I DON’T DESERVE IT BUT HE GAVE IT TO ME ANYWAY. There’s a general definition of grace that a lot of people are familiar with and so whenever you ask people what is grace: they say: UNMERITED FAVOR.īut that one is from the negative standpoint of the definition of grace…meaning: It comes from the Greek word ‘Charis’ or gift. Just to remind you some of the definitions for grace: ( It doesn’t say wait for God to give you more grace, it tells you to grow in grace.) This verse shows us that YOU’VE GOT SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. It says to give increase to grace or simply INCREASE IN GRACE. The word ‘grow’ in that verse is taken from the Greek Word “oxano” which means to GIVE INCREASE. Glory to God! I trust you’re well and keeping on looking up for your redemption draws nigh.Ģ Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Isn’t Jesus wonderful? So glad that in times like these, we can still hook up from wherever we are to worship Him together and rejoice in His grace in our lives.
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