Titus 3: 6 God poured out the Holy
Spirit abundantly on us through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that by his grace we
might be put right with God and come into possession of the eternal life we
hope for. 8 This is a true saying.
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Pouring a little
water on the burning log, I thought the fire was out. The flames went away and
it sizzled a little, so I assumed it was out. I came back a little while later
only to see smoke. This made me curious so I watched it for a while. It did not
blaze up, but smoke rose up more and more.
- I thought I used enough water.
- I thought a little water would do.
- I saw the fire go out but I did not use enough water to ensure the flames would not return.
Paul mentions how
GOD “poured out the HOLY SPIRIT” on us. GOD did this “abundantly” so that by HIS grace we might be put right
with HIM and come into possession of the eternal life we hope for.
My Observations
- GOD saved me with an abundance of grace.
- GOD rescued me by HIS own decision.
- GOD gave me hope when it seems hopeless.
Abundance is
something GOD wants me to see HE has plenty of. I mean, GOD does not do
something half way. HE doesn’t just love me sometimes or care for me only when
I’m good. HE loves me dearly when I make a mess of things and is always willing
to receive me with open arms when I return to HIM.
GOD has an overflowing
amount of grace. So much so, that HIS grace is sufficient to give me eternal
life and hope in this life. I am truly grateful for HIS abundance!
Challenge
- Why does the writer use “abundantly” when describing GOD’s actions?
- Have you ever done something that wasn’t quite enough?
- Will you receive GOD’s abundance by believing in HIS SON JESUS, who saves all who are willing to believe today?
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