In Touch - Mar. 22, 2010

March 22
The Riches of God's Grace 
Ephesians 1:3-9

Imagine an elderly couple living in a dilapidated farmhouse. They can barely afford a few groceries and the medicines they need. There isn't even enough money to keep the heat on all the time.

Then a short while after they both have died, a huge deposit of oil is discovered on the old homestead. All their years of poverty were lived out sitting on top of untapped wealth.

Sadly, many Christians go through life like that elderly couple. These believers have distilled Christianity down to its most basic parts: God saved me and someday I'll go to heaven. Jesus Christ offers an abundant life now (John 10:10), but they aren't living it. Spiritually poor Christians fail to tap into the reservoir of God's grace. Eternity begins the moment we are saved; there is no reason to wait until heaven to start enjoying the Lord's riches.

God has lavished His grace upon believers. We receive righteousness, freedom from legalism, and an unbreakable union with Him. In return, He desires that we invest time and energy in our relationship with Him. When believers open themselves to God, then everything He has to offer flows freely into their lives. Our connection to Him makes it possible for us to live joyful, contented lives rich with blessing.

True wealth isn't measured by your bank account or automobile. Believers, as joint heirs with Christ (Rom. 8:17), have access to God's riches, which include unspeakable joy, unconditional love, and peace beyond understanding. Invest in your spiritual life, and enjoy these blessings of grace.

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