Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

— Ephesians 3:20

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

— James 4:6

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

— Hebrews 4:16

And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 4:19

He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

— Romans 8:32

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

— 2 Corinthians 9:8

Thoughts on Today’s Reading

Grace, mercy and love from Christ to you.

We fail to recognize our need for God’s grace when we overestimate our own goodness. Without understanding and experiencing God’s grace, we try to achieve what our best efforts cannot produce. We wrongly magnify self-effort and miss the wonder of God’s lavish provision to supply what we need most – salvation based on Christ’s merit, not ours.

Understanding our need for God’s grace means all the glory for our salvation goes to the Father and His Son, our Savior. We cannot take pride in our achievements nor serve God solely in human strength. Humbled and grateful, believers look to Christ to provide everything they need to know God, walk faithfully as His children, and experience His presence for all eternity. Every morning, God’s children awaken to a fresh supply of God’s sustaining grace. God provides what we lack because He is good. God views His children through the lens of His inexhaustible grace. Hallelujah! Let’s give thanks, praises and glory to the God of all grace!