The sufficiency of grace

I’ve heard it in sermons. I’ve heard it in songs (“your grace is enough”). But I was never gripped by our Lord’s words, “My grace is sufficient for you”, until recently.

After countless trials and coming back from the mission trip, the Lord open my eyes to the wonders and peace of those words. It actually happened after my sermon prep, while doing my routine push ups and sit ups, I was thinking about my first orientation at Master’s Seminary, when Ray said, “I cry and rejoice every graduation because I know from the bible that you guys are all sheep being led to the slaughter.” (Romans 8:36) A little uneasy by that thought I started praying, “Lord give me trust!”. Then I recalled 2 Corinthians 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you!” And the Holy Spirit enlightened me! As I was pushing my weight off the ground, I was like YES! Your grace Lord is sufficient for me, your grace is all I see, and your grace is all I need! I said to the Lord, help me know this. Remind me that you govern this world and you do as you please. All my possessions, my benefits, my blessings, joy, etc. comes from you. Even if you take them all away, help be satisfied and sufficient in your grace. I’m an undeserving sinner, I’ve disrespect the God who created me and this universe, and I don’t deserve any of this (as I look at the roof over my head and my fairly decent wood floor).

After seeing that and beholding that truth I became to rejoice in all my blessings,

1. I’m thankful for my parents. They provide for me, taught me the ways of the Lord, they rejoice when I rejoice, weep when I weep, and always there supporting my ministry.

2. I’m thankful for my sister. She loves the Lord, has a desire to learn His word, plays tennis with me even though I suck, and always willing to help me even in the little things.

3. I’m thankful for IIGCD. Their passion for Jesus Christ and their overwhelming friendship and love that capture my heart every time I am with them.

4. I’m thankful for TMS. Their values and convictions in the word of God which continually mold and shape my philosophy of ministry and theology.

5. I’m thankful for my band of brothers at TMS. They are always encouraging, uplifting, Christ-like in their character, and willing to help me when I fail.

… And this list continues. I thought I’ll share this with ya’ll and hope that you too will be gripped by this.
Gotta read now. Cheers!