DON’T MINIMIZE THE GRACE OF GOD
By Bishop Mike Okonkwo
Saturday 22nd March 2025
“But by the grace of God, I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. (1 Corinthians 15:10 KJV)
Somebody said it was by his efforts that he went to school. Another person said she was able to get married because she is beautiful. Somebody else said it was because she married as a virgin, that she could bear children. Somebody said he can enjoy life well because he was born into a wealthy family. Another one said, I have first class and I am the best in my office, that is why I was promoted. But sooner or later, you will find out that it is not by might nor by power, but by the grace of God alone.
If you look around, you will see all those who seemingly have it all together, and yet, nothing is working. It is the grace of God that puts you where you are. It is the grace of God that puts money in your pocket. It is the God’s grace that has made you not to be in the hospital today. It is by His grace that you travelled and returned home safely. Don’t be braggadocios about anything. If we can only understand this truth, it will make a lot of difference in our lives.
At times, God will say, let’s take a trip to the Potters House so that you can see. At times, God will take you to the valley of dry bones, since you are arrogant, and you think that you are the real McCoy. If God doesn’t give breath and sinews to them, can they live? Of course not. It is only by the grace of God.
Don’t ever minimize the grace of God upon your life. It is not about you. It is about what He did. It is about what He completed for you. That is why the Christian life begins from done and not from doing. It is already done.
Further Reading: Zechariah 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 12:9
Daily Bible Reading: Morning- Joshua 7-9; Evening- Luke 1:21-38