When faced with the future, some of us spend a lot of time worrying about what might happen. Because only God knows what will happen in the future, we need to put our trust in what will last for the long haul. While this is not easy to do, the Bible offers us some warnings and some exhortations to help us face the future with confidence.
Text: James 4:13-17Most of us are accustomed to getting what we work for, of receiving what is due to us. In this parable, Jesus challenges us with the scandal of grace – He gives freely to people no matter how hard they work for it. While we love the benefits of grace, it’s often difficult for us when that same grace is bestowed on others.
Text: Matthew 20:1-16Nicodemus was on a search for grace when he came to Jesus at night. Just as Jesus pointed him to the second birth, so too, He challenges us today to complete our search for grace by putting our faith in Him. Grace is a gift, but it has to be received in order for it to be activated in our lives.
Text: John 3:1-18